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Volkswagen Polo Ignition
My wife has a VW Polo 1.2 (65) 2002 '52' plate. It gets very little use, around 1,500 miles per year.
When I bought the car for her two years ago I had the starter motor replaced as it was making a noise. Everything was OK until recently, the car will simply make a click noise when you try to start it. If you try again, it starts and runs perfectly.
However, more recently still, the number of clicks and attempts has increased; last night it took 5 or 6 click attempts before the car started.
I would assue that it was a faulty starter but for the fact that it only had one fairly recently. Could it be the immobiliser? We only have one key for the vehicle, which has an aftermarket Cobra alarm fitted.
What is likely to be causing this fault and what is the likely cost of repair?
Thankyou all in advance for your help.
When I bought the car for her two years ago I had the starter motor replaced as it was making a noise. Everything was OK until recently, the car will simply make a click noise when you try to start it. If you try again, it starts and runs perfectly.
However, more recently still, the number of clicks and attempts has increased; last night it took 5 or 6 click attempts before the car started.
I would assue that it was a faulty starter but for the fact that it only had one fairly recently. Could it be the immobiliser? We only have one key for the vehicle, which has an aftermarket Cobra alarm fitted.
What is likely to be causing this fault and what is the likely cost of repair?
Thankyou all in advance for your help.
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Thanks TWR and Darren for your excellent advice. I have tightened the terminal but I think there is something wrong with it as it won't tighten completely. The nuts move (quite) freely but when they are tightened to the maximum the terminal clip still moves, albeit the minutest amount.
Having tightened it though the starter now starts every time so thanks both for your quick and helpful answers.
Having tightened it though the starter now starts every time so thanks both for your quick and helpful answers.
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