Starter clicks, doesn't turn intermittantly, new battery

[healthservices]

Originally Posted by NewArt

The switch was replaced about 3 years ago. If it were the switch, would the starter still click?

Of course check the battery leads, their connections are secure (both the positive and negative and at both ends) and don't blow off this as it does happen.


Surprisingly these stupid switches go out often. I would pull the engine cover and check power at the starter signal wire. If that is good and consistent, and the starter is still clicking, take a flat punch and hammer and hit the starter on the case a couple times. try cranking after this. If the starter immediately turns over, most likely the brushes have worn out in the starter.

[mikefocke]

Reminds me of a '60s Alfa I had where to start you took a long piece of wood and a hammer, opened up the hood and placed the wood on top of the solenoid and hit the wood with the hammer, lowered the hood and got in and it started. I got the strangest looks.

[Gelbster]

San Renso is the whizz at these questions.
It sounds like the low amp circuit from the key to the solenoid is working because of the click sound. Seems like the high amp connection/wiring is defective. In theory -just try to 'jump' the high amp connections on the starter if you have access -to prove the point ?

But that flaky VAG ignition switch is always the prime suspect !