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A few Q's

On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:54:54 -0400, Chris <open.seas@verizon.net>
wrote:

>julie@menloparkrandd.com wrote:
>> 2)The starter (some times) spins with out starting the car. It hits
>> the fly wheel (god the sound hurts). 2 or 3 attempts then it will
>> engage. Bad solenoid? 

There is a well known problem with many Bosch starters concerning
inadequate voltage supply to fully activate the solenoid.
Particularly a problem with automatic VWs, but does affect any number
of cars that use the Bosch starters.

The Bosch kit to rectify the problem is numbered WR-1, but you can
google the schematic on a number of web pages.  It's just a 5 pin
relay and some wires.  I added one to my car.  Same basic benefit as
relaying headlights since it supplies a "clean" 12 volts to the
solenoid.   Might be worth a try.  GL
Gordon

75 Mk1/Drake 1.9
http://pws.prserv.net/gforbess/scirocco/scirocco.htm