mennonite_mike

Hey guys I read a thread that sounded really similar to my problem but there was no conclusion. So here is my scenario. I am wrapping up a clutch replacement. The car started fine before I began and now the fuel pump turns on when I turn the key but the starter doesn't do anything. I can hotwire the starter and get the car running but I don't know what to check. I don't remember taking any wires off apart from the starter wires, grounds and sensors. I can't figure out what changed.

John_AZ

Wiring damaged?

FRWilk posted a DIY "Remote Starter" TIP for the early cars.
http://www.frwilk.com/the944/remote.htm

The late cars use a slightly different connector but the location is the same.

Just an idea.
J_AZ

william_b_noble

make sure you connected the small wire from the ignition switch to the correct terminal.

mennonite_mike

I'm sure the wires are on the right places. once it's not minus 40 here i'll go scrub the connection points with scotch bright or something.

mennonite_mike

I replaced the solenoid. Works perfect now.

John_AZ

Thanks for the reply.
If another problem with the starter happens, check the brushes.
I have used this DIY to repair a couple.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2359900

J_AZ