intermittent starting problem

mike95 Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Feb 2008 · 17 May 2008, 10:04 pm

#646403

I have a 1970 type 3 squareback, & am having an intermittent starting problem.

Around 1 out of every 4 to 5 times i turn the key to start the car, i get a single click
& the car doesn't crank over. Nothing happens.

i turn the key back to the off position & try again & usually within 3 or 4 attempts
the car cranks over & starts as per normal.

Some days, it starts first turn of the key, & others it takes a few attempts to get it to crank over.

Any ideas as to why this is happening. Is it the sign of a failing solenoid or starter motor?

Car has a new battery (only about 10 days old), & because it eventually cranks over, im fairly sure its not the battery.

cheers
Mike

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 May 2008, 10:20 pm

#646413

Hi

Try fitting a starter relay 1st.

Steve

mike95 Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Feb 2008 · 17 May 2008, 10:58 pm

#646420

Thanks,
i will give that a try.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 May 2008, 7:01 am

#646432

check all the battery terminal connections and the main cable to the starter

and clean lubricate slightly (vaso ) and tighten the earths especially

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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