help with strange noise

[mcfly67@qwest.net (Ken)]

Yeah,
if the solonoid doesnt fire right away the starter would spin fast(no load)
untill the solonoid decides to throw its little shaft/gear into the
flywheel, w/ a clunk,  then no more whinning and engine turns over.  Thants
my diagnosis and I am sticking by it...    : )
You could pull it and test it to 12v your self or take it down to the local
chain parts store and they sould be able to produce the same thing.  A
visual of it malfunctioning would help to understand what is going on.  If
our theories are correct.

HTH
Ken
1979 Scirocco  "McFly"
16v conversion - Engine in, now the hard part
Electrical  : (
VORTEX:  "Indiana Red"
----- Original Message -----
From: Brad Sayer <vwrocco87@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 2:49 PM
Subject: help with strange noise


> My car likes to make a really strange noise when starting the car cold.  I
> turn the key and hear what sounds like the starter spinning real fast,
like
> free spinning.  It does this for about 4-5 seconds, then with loud
> clunk/grind type sound it engages the engine and the car turns over.
>
> What the hell can it be?  Bad starter?  Something more serious?
>
> It ONLY does it when its real cold. Like in the morning when its <35 and
has
> been sitting all night.  I leave for lunch and at the end of work and its
> fine.  Starts like normal.  Days when its warmer out, starts like normal.
>
> Its got me real worried...
>
> Brad
>
> 87 16V
>
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