[robb5150]

Hello people!!
Newbie on the forums...

Is there any specific way to make sure that my starter and solenoid are dead before I go through all the removal process?

I read somewhere in these forums that these cars have also a clutch switch. If so, where is it located?

I have checked fuses, relays, battery, ignition switch, etc...they seem OK according to my tester, but the car won't start.

Any suggestions on how to proof-check the starter??

Thanks!!!

 

[Eliam Sylin]

well you can always jump power straight to the starter.. thats how I check them..

However MAKE SURE that the car is in neutral (or park for autos) and the e-brake is set. Dont go getting yourself run over by your own car.

~E

 

[robb5150]

I tried, but maybe I did not do it right...the solenoid has the positive terminal on a bolt from the battery, but the negative is a connector to the harness...should I jump these or anything else?

 

[Eliam Sylin]

You will want to jump power to the solenoid. I'm not sure if Jetta's have some odd starter .. I've never actually looked at mine. I will take a look when I get home tonight and get back to you with a better answer (I hope)

~E

 

[Eliam Sylin]

To be honest, after looking at mine, I dont think you can jump these the old fashion way.. your best bet from here would be to pull the starter and test it with a battery.. or have a shop test it.. atleast they are easy to get to..

I'll check a couple other sources and see what they come up with though.

~E

 

[robb5150]

The car was working perfectly before it died. I thought it was something related to the ignition switch. I was able to remove the connector from the ignition switch at the steering wheel and I jumped the main pin with the one that goes to the starter. The car started immediately so I just replaced the switch. It was not difficult.

Thanks for your help!!!

 

[Eliam Sylin]

Excellent...

Glad you got it figured out.

If you have time, maybe do a little detailed write up on what you did and post it.

~E