[Vwdiesel] Jetta won't start....New Starter needed.

[nwall at opei.org]

Bentely even fails to mention the fact that the engine will drop, I think.
Sure supprised the hell out of me when I pulled the starter for tyhe first
time.

Hell, In the Washington, DC area, even an aftermarket rebuilt starter is about
$200. Dealer wants about $280.

Quoting Andy Mann <andymann at adelphia.net>:

> Thanks for all the responses!  I tried wiring the starter direct to the
> battery and all I got were sparks. Looks like it's time for a new
> starter! The guy at the VW dealership (O'conner's in Augusta) said
> be careful when taking out as the engine will drop slightly if you
> don't put a jack under it. Is this true? Sounds weird to me! Anything
> else I should know about when changing the starter? It looks pretty
> simple to do. I thought the VW dealer said $295 for a new one. I
> nearly fainted! I must have misunderstood him as I went to a local
> auto parts place and found one for $99 with core.
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