Starter motor

2002 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
152,000 MILES • 1.4L • 3 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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SM21
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Hello, everyone

I am having trouble starting the car.This is the second time that happens, the same problem. I think that the starter motor is the causes this.

First time I had this issue I started the car with a bump start in order to get it to the mechanic. As soon as I arrived there the problem was fixed itself, I do not know how but it did. So I decided not to do anything.
Since then have passed four or five months, I do not know exactly how much and it happened again.

When I try to start the car in a stationary position, the starter motor makes a clicking noise.

So I am interested in knowing which is the reason why this happens and where the problem stays.

Thank you very much guys for your time.
Sep 28, 2018 at 7:56 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

It sounds like the solenoid on your starter motor is failing. It wears due to continuous use of cycling the starter. When you "bump" start you are bypassing the starter altogether. I have attached a tutorial showing what is involved in starter replacement. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor
Sep 28, 2018 at 2:02 PM
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Thank you so much Danny for your help. It was very helpful and I am going try this solution.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Sep 29, 2018 at 7:30 AM
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DANNY L
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You are welcome!
Let me know if you have any questions about the replacement. Thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Sep 29, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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Hello Danny

Actually I did not do any replacement. I took off the solenoid on my own, it looked very nice and clean, so I thought to brush the contact plates which have contact with the starter motor and all the bolts because they were a bit rusty and now everything is working pretty good.

Thank you once again, Danny for your support.
Oct 2, 2018 at 1:22 AM
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Danny L is one of our best! Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 6, 2018 at 3:23 PM