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Haven�t checked immobilizer, but key fob works and alarm and locks..
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While I�m changing the Starter should I address anything else?
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Hey all, new to the thread.
just recently purchased my 2001 Carrera 4. Tiptronic. Has 132K miles. I was told it needed a Starter from the previous owner, got a killer deal. So before I call a euro mechanic to come over I wanted some insight. Here�s what it�s doing,
Just purchased a brand new battery, turn the key in ignition all lights come up as it should, but when I try to start it I just hear a wind vacuum sound. Not so much crank.. Fuel pump sounds like it�s coming on so I don�t think it�s that. Could it be the starter?; Also when I just tried to start it again after unplugging a few fuses then plugging them back in, I heard the same spinning vacuum sound. Haven�t checked immobilizer, but key fob works and alarm and locks.. I�ve been lurking on the form for a while so this is all I know what to look for. Insight please!
EDIT: I�ve included a video of what�s it doing.
Sounds like the starter bendex is not pushing out but the motor is spinning. Just buy a starter and put it in. Be careful of some of the plastic parts that are in the way. They will be brittle.
This part always breaks and u should have it on hand to replace. Its on the back of the motor to the left of the ps pump. U will also be near the vacuum lines. U can get the rigid plasic line from the dealer in 1 meter lengths. 2 lengths replaced everything on my car. My car has 200k plus miles so i did evertthing i could reach. Including all the rad hoses, rubber vac lines, alt, starter, oil cooler and a few other things. Yours may not need so much. U will only have to pry out the tb and cross over tubes to get to the starter, on mine i pulled the intakes. See pics.
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/138841...oaAuOEEALw_wcB
Maybe the starter/alternator Y-cable? I bought one as a 'while you're in there' item based on what I've read here about them being a known wear item that can cause starting issues.
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