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Starter: Electric motor that starts the movement when the car stars. The ignition key activates it.
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Alternator, battery or short circuit SolvedSolved

1994 Volkswagen Golf 200000 miles
Hello, everyone. My car's battery unloads too fast and this has been happening since the day I bought the car. The alternator has been repaired but I was told that, in order for it to receive the signal and start charging, I had to give a sharp acceleration to the vehicle. This is how I've had it this whole time but I would like to know if there is another way for the alternator to charge without this first acceleration. Now, if I do not do it, and try starting the engine and turning it off and then on again, this last time it won't start. And it is because the battery is already depleted, and… Read complete
Vannie from United States 11 years ago  
VA
Rank 1
7 reports 
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Vannie from United States 11 years ago
Finally, it was the feeding wire from the alternator to the batery, which was absolutely worn out due to no replacement since 1994. So I changed it for a new one and now it is charging perfectly. I hope my experience helps someone else in the future.
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Turn key no CEL light

2009 Volkswagen Golf Golf 34885 miles
Turn key to position 1, no CEL crank but no start. Replaced ignition starter switch. No difference.
Carl from Great Britain 8 months ago  
CA
1 report 
EOBDOC from other 8 months ago
Vérifier les fusibles sur le compartiment moteur
Carl from Great Britain 8 months ago
Merci, I have checked engine box fuses. I might check relays next. And interior fuses.
Carl from Great Britain 8 months ago
I have twice replaced the ignition starter switch. Checked all fuses. And tested the 2 relays under the dash. They were fine. The problem is still there though.
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Cluster not coming on when turning the key.

1991 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 250 miles
The cluster will not come on when turning the key even though battery is connected and the starter works when testing alone.
Chicco from South Africa a year ago  
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Has ignition but not swinging

1992 Volkswagen Golf 0 miles
Has ignition but not swinging even after service the starter
Phaze-O from South Africa a year ago  
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