thrasher 0 Posted May 11, 2008 hi there,starter failed on my 1.9 gti,replaced with second hand one that i tested myself and was working fine ,now fitted and totaly dead ,nothing,its geting power,anyway what other starters will fit,ie diesel,406 etc. cheers gus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim.Badger 15 Posted May 12, 2008 It could be the connection from the brown multiplug (My Topic) rather than the starter itself, even if it is getting power through this and the thick positive wire it may not be getting enough. But to answer your question, all XU and XUD starter motors will fit afaik, so those from 306, 309, 405, Xantia, ZX etc. I used one from a 16v 306 and it worked well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrasher 0 Posted May 13, 2008 It could be the connection from the brown multiplug (My Topic) rather than the starter itself, even if it is getting power through this and the thick positive wire it may not be getting enough. But to answer your question, all XU and XUD starter motors will fit afaik, so those from 306, 309, 405, Xantia, ZX etc. I used one from a 16v 306 and it worked well. cheers,went out tonite took manifold off and crossed wires,the starter turned,crossed it so solenoid worked it did,crossed them so that it started,it was very slow,checked battery with voltmeter,plenty volts in it,still nothing when i turn key,alough once it worked but very slow,i have another starter coming,is it possible the starters just shafted,as i was second hand but tested by myself and seemed to work fine,the one that was in it before spun ok but solenoid didnt throw out,so its not the same problem,im just starting to realise why i havent had a french car for a while lol!!! cheers gus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim.Badger 15 Posted May 14, 2008 Sounds like the starter could be on its way out but it is also possible that you have a problem with the ignition barrel or wiring. Try the new starter and if that doesn't work then you are going to have to start chasing wiring problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrasher 0 Posted May 14, 2008 Sounds like the starter could be on its way out but it is also possible that you have a problem with the ignition barrel or wiring. Try the new starter and if that doesn't work then you are going to have to start chasing wiring problems cheers let you know what happens when i get new starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrasher 0 Posted May 16, 2008 cheers let you know what happens when i get new starter. ok another starter fitted and same problem!!!!! im thinking of changeing the ignition switch,is this easy,will the barrel come out,seperate from the body ie i dont have to brake the whole lot off the steering colum. cheers for any help,im getting fed up now,electrics not my best lol.gus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim.Badger 15 Posted May 19, 2008 What condition is the main power feed from the battery? What condition is the brown multiplug? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrasher 0 Posted May 21, 2008 What condition is the main power feed from the battery?What condition is the brown multiplug? right thats it fixed!!!!,it was a broken/corroded connection on the brown multiplug,i must have disturbed it when i changed clutch and fitted new starter,so it was a bit of a coincidence,any how car goin great again until next time ha ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
