[T3] no start -- but just drove it!

[Jim Adney]

On 11 Feb 2012 at 16:24, Bryon Garvin wrote:

> Did the quarter test this morning.  Starter turned.  That scared the
> bejezus out of me even though I was ready for it.  Anyway, now I'd just
> like to be extra sure about my test here.  I put a probe to the small wire
> (disconnected now) at the starter and test for voltage as I turn the key to
> start.  I get nothing.  That is supposed to have 12v correct?

Yes

> So, assuming that wire is bad (or ignition switch).....I can now put a clip
> lead on the lug where that wire went, touch the other end to the (+)
> battery terminal, and the starter should spin.  Yes?  That's essentially
> the same thing as using the quarter right?  I just want to confirm that
> everything is still working before I proceed with tracking down the bad
> wire.

Yes, although if this is an AT car, the wire must pass thru the 
neutral safety switch next to the gearshift on its way to the 
starter. The NSS is a common trouble spot on AT cars.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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