Rabbit Hatchback L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1983)
Starter Relay: Customer Interest
Starter Motor - Will Not Engage When Engine is Hot
Applies To
Rabbit Diesel
with auto... trans.
1983
Group
27
Subject:
Starter motor
Part Identifier 2760
Key Points starter motor will not engage when engine is hot
C
Number
83-02
October 7, 1983
If, under high operating temperatures, the starter motor will not engage during re-starting, the following parts must be installed.
Wiring harness
P/N
175-971-451
Relay
P/N
171-919-505A
Bracket
P/N
161-972-595
Tie wraps
obtained locally
FIGURE 1
Work sequence
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disconnect battery ground (-) cable
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route and secure wiring harness. as shown in Fig. 1 (shaded area )
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remove rear nut from left front shock absorber and install relay mounting bracket
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torque nut to 20 N-m ( 14 ft.lbs.)
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attach ground wire of relay harness to strut tower using existing screw
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install eyelet connecter of red wire to positive ( + ) battery clamp ( Fig. 1, A )
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connect wires of relay harness to positive ( + ) battery cable and right hand engine harness ( Fig. 1, B )
Labor operation
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