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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 03:56 AM
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Default Where's the starter relay?

1.8T, Q, Stick, sedan.
I'm looking for the starter relay- I am going to try to clean the contacts b/c my car won't start. I think it's the starter. Is there any good way to isolate the relay?
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 07:13 AM
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What happens when you try to start the car?
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Two days ago, when I started it, it sounded slow, like a dead battery. Yesterday, I went to start it and it wouldn't even turn. While I am cranking the interior does not get dim (i.e. no apparent load on the battery). I am guessing it's either the starter or the starter relay because I am not hearing a "click" when I turn the key- the car acts like it's starting, but no click and no sound from the engine bay. The "Press Clutch Pedal to Start Car" disappears from the display.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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Could it be the solenoid, or is that built into the relay?
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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Default Part of the solenoid...

by the by the ignition switch is a weak point on our cars, you might check it first.
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 03:03 AM
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Default How do I get in there?

Is that behind the driver's knee bar, or does the instrument cluster have to come out?
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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Default Tried to jump the car. no dice.

Car would not start-The engine wouldn't turn over. No pull on the battery. Is there a good way to isolate the starter or relay (Or solenoid)?
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 06:21 AM
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Did you get this problem solved? I'm having a similar problem now. what were your symptoms?
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