Your starter is starting to get finicky, now is the time to change it. Do not wait too long when you notice it, because when the starter breaks down you will no longer be able to start the famous Volkswagen Golf 6. Here is a special file to change your starter and know its action.change-starter-Volkswagen-Golf-6

What is the starter of my Volkswagen Golf 6 for?

The starter turns out to be an electric motor within the engine of the famous Volkswagen Golf 6. Indeed, it draws electricity from the battery to be able to function, and launches the impulse to the motor so that it starts. In order to make sure that this is really a starter problem and not something else, we suggest that you go and read the file on starting problems. Now that we've determined the concern, let's get down to business.

How to change the starter on my Volkswagen Golf 6?

Before starting work, check that you have the necessary tools. For such a manipulation you will need a filled toolbox, a jack, your wire brush but also two candles.

Remove the old starter

If you want to do this, what is important is to really memorize the positions, especially the wires. Do not hesitate to mark them if it helps you.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of the famous Volkswagen Golf 6.
  • If it happens that access to the starter from above is really difficult, you can use the jack stands to access it from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies that connect to the starter
  • Place your jack under the motor if the motor wobbles slightly.
  • Remove all fixings and memorize the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Recover the mounting base, since it will not be systematically sold with the new starter
  • Polish the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using your brush

Install the new starter

Once we have retained the manipulation, it will be more or less sufficient to do the opposite operation.

  • Compare the old starter from the famous Volkswagen Golf 6 with the new one so as to check whether there are any differences in the mounting system, and this is not unusual.
  • Reclip the starter base to its position
  • Install the brand new starter
  • Make sure it is well on its base and screw
  • Reattach the wires to the starter
  • Reconnect the negative terminal of your battery.

Its good. Today, reassembling a starter on the famous Volkswagen Golf 6 is no longer a mystery to your eyes. Have a good trip, and you can write a comment if this little guide has made it easier for you!