D2 2004 Auto TD5 - intermittent Starter issues

Three cheers to all who guess the solenoid contacts - yes they were the culprits - refer photo. New Denso fitted today which was amazing service and turnaround from the guys at Devonport Auto Electrics. I hope I haven't breached protocol by calling out these guys who squeezed me into their schedule given our travelling status.

Anyways many thanks to everyone for time and effort to contribute; much appreciated. Our journey continues...

cheers Andrew

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Originally Posted by ahw3617

Three cheers to all who guess the solenoid contacts - yes they were the culprits - refer photo.

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Great photo and glad to help out for once on something I do actually know well. I spent a couple of my teenage years working in an auto electrics shop after school and Sat mornings. Learnt loads. Repaired countless starters and alternator.

That was many moons ago. [emoji1]

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Originally Posted by JimDAUS

Great photo and glad to help out for once on something I do actually know well. I spent a couple of my teenage years working in an auto electrics shop after school and Sat mornings. Learnt loads. Repaired countless starters and alternator.

That was many moons ago. [emoji1]

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Thanks again. That early exposure would have been great experience which I would have traded my white collar existence for any day [emoji16]

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Originally Posted by ahw3617

Thanks again. That early exposure would have been great experience which I would have traded my white collar existence for any day [emoji16]

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It lead me to 8 years studying electronics just for my interest in it and now i work in the industry, interfacing between electronics and software systems, so yeah, it was one of the pivotal points in my life .... Ah the memories ... [emoji106]