[urq] Bad starter?

Thatcher Hubbard thatcher.hubbard at gmail.com
Wed Oct 26 09:01:02 PDT 2011


It got down into the 30's for the first time here in Seattle last night.
 This morning, I get nothing but clicking when I try to start the quattro.

The alternator was done last year, and was showing an excellent 14.3V
between terminals after the replacement.  I have not pulled the back seat up
yet to make sure the battery is truly good, but all the lights are strong.
 I will pull the seat and do a battery check before I do anything, but it
seems like this might be the starter?

I get a click from under the dash (ignition relay?) and a louder click from
under the hood.  I'm quite sure the starter in the car is the original, so
if it is dead, it made it almost 30 years, not a bad run.

Just wanted a second opinion and some BTDT from the list before I go
ordering a new starter motor.

As always, thanks,

Thatcher Hubbard
Seattle, WA


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