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1999 Volkswagen Polo Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Click, Bump.
Mileage: 75,000 miles.

Asked on December 31, 2012

Volkswagen Polo Starter Problem

My car won't turn over the starter motor is ok. the car will bump start. there is no response to the key only a clicking sound in the engine compartment.
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Replied on December 31, 2012

How did you test the starter, sound like it is faulty the click is probably the starter solenoid engaging but not making a good contact for the starter to engage.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on January 2, 2013

new starter motor fitted and working. unsure why it still won't start.

Tiny Response from archparker
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