Starter screwed??

[snapper]

i went to start my GSi for the first time after fitting a new gearbox, exhaust and giving it a basic service. when i turned the key i could just here a loud clicking sound as the engine was turning over. presume that's the starter?

i've got the battery on charge, just in case, but does anyone have any ideas other than a flat battery?

[mowgli]

seriously, before you go and buy a new one. roll the car down the road with the ignition off and stick it in 1st and dump the clutch. this will turn the engine round a bit. it is quite common for the gear on the flywheel to be in a position that stops the starter engaging. then try the starter.

[Barn]

well the clicking is the solenoid which is part of the starter motor so I would say it isn't totally screwed...as mowgli said prob the pinion gear not catching on the ring gear on the flywheel therefore not turning the engine over

[Stuart]

battery and what mowgli said.


ive had expereince of a fine started not working due to the battery voltage being gay

[snapper]

lol, gay voltages...

cheers guys i'll bump it up the road and see what happens.