carrots 1 Posted March 30, 2011 i fitted a new starter about 4 months ago,got in it last nite and it clicked then started straight away.same thing this morn.once its started the 1st time its ok.sounds like its sticking a little.it was supposed to be brand new not a recon as there was no surcharge on the old unit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted March 30, 2011 Could be or could be the brash bush in the gear box? What make was it - I had a 'brand new' chinese one from GSF once for a MK3 and it was worse that the one I took out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beastie4126 0 Posted March 30, 2011 Make sure your earth, alternator and battery connections are good before you write it off. Might want to make sure your battery actually has enough juice to turn it over in the first place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted March 30, 2011 its made by fuel parts,battery is not that old and turns it over fine once its turning.i will check wires tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites