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valencia
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Aug 22, 2008, 2:48 PM
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I think I need a new starter, help!
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First of all here is the info
Year of vehicle 1998
Make of vehicle Volkswagen
Model of vehicle Cabrio
Engine size I'm not sure how to figure this out
Mileage/Kilometers 90,000
Okay, I have been away for a week and I just tried to turn on my car and nothing happens. No clicky sound when I turn the ignition, it won't even turn on to just turn on the radio or wipers. I just got the battery replaced a month ago so I don't think it's that. I called my repair shop and asked their opinion, they said it was probably a starter that needed to be replaced and it would be $1,500 plus labor. I looked up the price of a starter for my car online and it's $150 at most! I don't know anything about fixing cars so I would not fix it myself. Would I be able to buy a starter online and bring it to them? I need to know for sure if that's what it is before I buy it, but I go back to school in a week so I need to get this done asap. What would be the best option for me?
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Jeff Norfolk
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Aug 22, 2008, 3:59 PM
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First find a new shop. At $1500 bucks they either don't want to do the work or they are taking advantage of you. If you have no radio or any other accessory than you have a power problem. Either ignition power problem, battery connections or battery. I bet the battery is dead. If you just changed it recently than you may have a power draw when the key is of. I would change or recharge the battery and find a shop that will not take advantage of you. Ask you neighbors and friends who they use. Word of mouth is the best way to find a good repair facility.
Jeff
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valencia
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Aug 22, 2008, 5:08 PM
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Oh you're right about the battery, I just jumped it and it worked. I left it running a little while and now it can start on its own. What is a power draw, and could it happen again?
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Jeff Norfolk
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Aug 22, 2008, 6:35 PM
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A power draw is when something is drawing battery power even when the car is off. Something may be staying on when it shouldn't. It usually shows up for the first time when a car has not driven every day because as you know the alternator keeps the battery charged when it is running. So if you have a small draw it may not be noticeable if the car is driven every day. But as soon as you let it sit......you battery needs a defibrillator.
Jeff
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