Starter Motor DEAD.

[GGP]

Just had to call the AA as my car wouldn't start when finishing work. The guy told me the starter motor had gone. He gave me a jump start, but said once I turn the engine off, it won't start up again.

The last few months, my car has been choking longer than usual when starting it up in the morning. Wish I got round to getting it sorted earlier.

Any idea how much this will set me back? (2004 A3 TDi 2.0 Sport)

 

[roman3000]

Your looking at around £160 for a new one

 

[mike foster]

Could this be any good for you :-

AUDI A3 - 2.0 (MANUAL) 2003-07 STARTER MOTOR ST085 on eBay (end time 13-Feb-11 14:02:47 GMT)

 

[GGP]

Thanks guys.

Are they easy to access? if I was to fit it myself?

 

[mike foster]

Thanks guys.

Are they easy to access? if I was to fit it myself?

Sorry mate - don't know, never done it !

 

[GGP]

Okay, thanks.

I've just been to a garage, and he said he can supply and fit a refurbished one for £80. I may do that instead.

 

[Nilz]

You can normally get a refurbed one on an exchange basis, anything between £60-£100.

 

[smudge_don]

Give NHN a PM for fitment questions Gee, he fitted mine when my start motor when he was doing work on the car for me

 

[VWAddict]

Just had to call the AA as my car wouldn't start when finishing work. The guy told me the starter motor had gone. He gave me a jump start, but said once I turn the engine off, it won't start up again.

I'm sorry, this does not compute.

If your starter motor is dead, a jump start won't work.

-Did you mean a PUSH-start?

If a jump start works, the problem lies elsewhere in your electrical system.

 

[GGP]

Thanks everyone. I'll PM him.

Yeah, I meant push-start, sorry. I'm going to have to do the same tomorrow to get the car off the driveway.

 

[mike foster]

Refurbished motor and fitting for £80 sounds good to me.

Saves you having to buy one for £60 odd and crawling about in the cold trying to find where it is before you fit the new one.

Snap his hand off !!!