When I start my golf it makes a ginding noise. I took it into the dealer they said they think its the starter motor and it would need replacing £450!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is this an easy job to do?? how do you do it?
However, if your up for a bit of DIY I've just found this very helpful page in regards to it
http://www.montreal-vdubbing.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43
Jay
August 2010
I spoke to a VW specialist this morning as I'm having the same issue with my 1.8 GTI, he said it was just a faulty starter motor and that replacing it would be a waste of time because after 4-6 months the noise would return, its just a general fault of the mk4 golf series
Jay
August 2010
I agree, got quoted stupid price from VW.
Got new sterter for £120 (inc VAT and delivery) and changed it myself . EASY !
Brian
December 2008
whoever is trying to charge you 450 to change a starter is pulling one over on you it is 3 poss 4 bolts and two conectors i'd poke them in the eye and do it myself....
frazer
November 2008
u can buy a starter mtor from any auto breakers its only 4 bolts to keep it on watch what wires u take off that u mind how they go back on again check the charity shops 4 haynes manual ull pay 1.50 this will give u a diagram (good luck)
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