Starter Motor - Noisy When Cranking Engine

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Group: 27

Number: 91-03

Date: Oct. 31, 1991


Subject: Starter Noisy

Golf, Jetta vith 010 transmission from 1985 m.y.
Model(s): Supercedes Technical Bulletin 90-01 Dated Oct. 31, 1990


Condition

During cranking, engine starter motor is noisy or starter motor does not engage. As a result, the bendix gear can damage the torque converter carrier plate.

Production

Engagement function of the starter motor has been improved through design changes in the bendix drive and solenoid contact tolerence changes as of:

6/90 VIN 1G LW 746 848

Mexican produced Golf/Jetta vehicles have the improved starter motors installed as of 10/90 production.

Service

Replace starter motor with a NEW Starter Motor, Part No. 027 911 023, and torque converter carrier plate when necessary.


CAUTION

Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for latest parts information.