Tap the starter motor to get it started

stokedgb200 · Mar 6, 2012

Hi all I need so advice please. When I try to start my fl 1 she just ticks and nothing else. So I put some jump leads on and still nothing!???
So I gave the starter a tap and she worked ok. The only thing now is I have to tap it every time I want to start it.
Any ideas ???

3.5 efi · Mar 6, 2012

might be a problem with the starter?

Freelaner · Mar 6, 2012

Sticky starter
There are a number of things you could do, all involve taking it off.

You might get away with stripping it and giving it a clean and grease.
It will probably be the solenoid (on the side) it's a plunger with a spring at the back inside

http://www.hallvw.clara.net/starter.htm

markyzs180 · Mar 6, 2012

do a search...been covered loads of times...kits on ebay...

Vissie · Mar 6, 2012

Check the exciter is in good condition first.

baptista · Mar 6, 2012

my L series behaved just the same way a few weeks ago, here are some pics I took of the proces,
I got the spares at a local shop cause couldn't wait for delivery, you'll need the detail that is on the sticker on the starter to get parts

Tap the starter motor to get it started

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