Rabbit Convertible L4-1715cc 1.7L SOHC (1982)
Starter Motor: Customer Interest
Starter - Does Not Engage/Restart When Engine is Hot
Group:
27
Number:
92-02
Date:
Feb. 29, 1992
Subject:
Starter Motor Does Not Engage When Hot Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 27, Number 91-01 Cabriolet, Rabbit, Golf, Jetta with 010 Transmission
Model(s):
All Model Years
Condition
Starter motor does not engage during restart when engine is hot.
The starter motor is heated up by the engine. During cranking, the voltage at terminal 50 of the starter solenoid must be at least 10 Volts. This value will
not be reached at times by older vehicles.
Service
Check battery power and ground connections to engine / transmission and connection to starter motor for tightness and corrosion. Repair if necessary.
If all connections are in order, or if repair of connections does not correct the condition, install starter relay to activate the starter solenoid as follows:
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obtain radio security code (if applicable)
CAUTION
DO NOT use memory saver on Cabriolets equipped with air bags.
On vehicles NOT equipped with air bags a memory saver may be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket.
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disconnect battery ground cable from battery
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locate and mark relay socket mounting