Mk2 16v Starting problems

[matt16vwales]

My golf has been off the road for a few weeks and now i can't get it started.

I have recharged the battery but still won't start, the voltage reads 12.87 using a multimeter. The starter motor clicks and there is a wheezing noise from the ignition system?

However it won't start any ideas? :(

[veedubluv04]

starter could be sticking try hiting it with a hammer fairly lightly, test the starter by earthing a screwdriver to the block to see if it turns.
other than that check your wiring and try holding the key on for a while sometimes that helps .......

[matt16vwales]

Thanks for replying and sorry i have not got back sooner, i have tried tapping it with a hammer and holding the ignition key down for a few seconds but will only start by bump starting. Could this still be a sticking motor or is a replacement in order? :(

[PerL]

If the battery's been fully charged but there is no life even when hammering on the starter, it's probably the internal relay inside the starter solenoid that's the problem. I dont think you can buy the solenoid separate, so you may have to replace the starter for a new/used one.

[berendd]

it can be the relai in y'r fuse box too, or a cable that's missing.

take the wire from the starter, let someone turn the key and check the voltage on the wire too see if everything but the starter works.

[Zestienkleppen]

My golf has been off the road for a few weeks and now i can't get it started.

I have recharged the battery but still won't start, the voltage reads 12.87 using a multimeter. The starter motor clicks and there is a wheezing noise from the ignition system?

However it won't start any ideas? :(

My battery was broken resulting in the same problems. Perhaps switching the battery for a quick test is an option?