Thread: Starter motor 300tdi

Originally Posted by wannalandy

Ok . thanks for the info guys . will set out tomorrow to find the problem looking at all the connections and leads .

Yep... My money would be on the cheaper option first. Just coz other electrical components are working doesn't mean a whole lot as the starter does draw a lot of power!!!

Remember that these cars can be prone to poor earth connections so you might find an extra earth strap from the battery might be useful.

HTH

M

Starter seems to be fine at the moment after checking and cleaning everything . still not winding over as fast it used to but it is getting down to 2c over night here .

So what was the diagnoses Mick ??

I've had a lot of problems with Tdi's in cold weather, and find that an extra earth lead from the battery to one of the bolts holding the A/C compressor on to the timing case helps/ fixes it. Usually, the braided earth lead is the culprit. It is the one from the chassis to the starter motor bolt, and deteriates with time, causing a fair bit of resistance.

JC