Hi
Newbie here.
K12, 2004, 1.2, 16V
Last winter I had problems with starting when below zero (-10). First thought it was the battery, but it didn't even help with cables to a friends car. Only after I warmed up the engine it started as normal. I had the local shop outside of town check the battery, but it was still good. They also checked cabel connecttions etc. So they thought it was the starter itself. On youtube I read that sometimes it's only the relays when the strarter is completely dead, and mine was cranking but to slow or just making a noise. So I guess it's the starter.
Today it was -1 and I had problems with cranking the starter, but the engine at least started. So now I think I need a new starter immediately.
I had a look on one page and there are many many different labels and numbers, so I really need your help here to decide what I need and which label is better quality.
I can see that the kW is ranging from 0,7-4 kW and 8-10 tooths. I suppose higher is better, but it's also a lot more expensive. What is the OEM starter? I don't need more than that I suppose. And all these different labels, which is better or worse?
What is a decent strenght, fair price and quality? And would a fair price to change it be? My local shop in town wanted 104 GBP fot just the work.
Hope someone with experience can help out soon
This is what I found with a quick search.
Newbie here.
K12, 2004, 1.2, 16V
Last winter I had problems with starting when below zero (-10). First thought it was the battery, but it didn't even help with cables to a friends car. Only after I warmed up the engine it started as normal. I had the local shop outside of town check the battery, but it was still good. They also checked cabel connecttions etc. So they thought it was the starter itself. On youtube I read that sometimes it's only the relays when the strarter is completely dead, and mine was cranking but to slow or just making a noise. So I guess it's the starter.
Today it was -1 and I had problems with cranking the starter, but the engine at least started. So now I think I need a new starter immediately.
I had a look on one page and there are many many different labels and numbers, so I really need your help here to decide what I need and which label is better quality.
I can see that the kW is ranging from 0,7-4 kW and 8-10 tooths. I suppose higher is better, but it's also a lot more expensive. What is the OEM starter? I don't need more than that I suppose. And all these different labels, which is better or worse?
What is a decent strenght, fair price and quality? And would a fair price to change it be? My local shop in town wanted 104 GBP fot just the work.
Hope someone with experience can help out soon
This is what I found with a quick search.
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