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VW Golf Mk2 - Starting Problem - timby
VW Golf 1989 MK2 1.3L .
It usually starts fine but every now and again (a few weeks) is is "dead" when I turn the key.
It will sometimes start later or with a push, battery/starter connections have been cleaned.
I suspect the starter solonoid as the starter motor seems quite lively.
Can the solonoid be replaced seperately?
Any other ideas?
VW Golf Mk2 - Starting Problem - George Porge
Have you checked the earth strap is clean and secure? There's a bolt under the battery to earth the body and from there it goes to a bolt on the gearbox bellhousing (often not replaced after a clutch change)
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