1999 - 2003 VW Jetta ALH TDI Starter replacement step by step DO IT YOURSELF $save$
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
- My starter quit working on my TDI. So, I made this video to show, step by step, how to do a starter replacement for yourself.
The plastic engine cover, battery & battery tray have to be removed to make it easier to reach the starter. I test the voltage coming from the key. The space is tight and I show the removal and installing of the starter the best I can.
I hope this helps you understand what's involved in this job to decide if you want to tackle it yourself and that you have the tools needed. The starter for a manual transmission is different than the one for an automatic transmission. Make sure you get the correct one for your car.
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Thanks. I had done the job in the past but it's nice to have this resource to refresh and clarify the process. Knowing beforehand what sizes the bolts/nuts/studs are is a nice advantage, too.
That's great. I'm glad I could help. Thank you for the comment.
Thank you so much. Very explicite. Could not have done it without your help. Saved me a towing and labor.
I'm glad I could help and thank you for the comment.
@@ZeroFuelRequired did you take the battery out w/o taking headlight out
@@profeex9789 yes take the battery out. You do not have to remove the headlight.
Great video! Very tedious job and you showed every detail. Thank you!
Thank you for the compliment.
This video really helped me in replacing my starter on my 2.0 thanks!
Well I'm glad I could help and thank you for the comment.
thanks , video was very helpful and saved me a lot money.
I'm glad I could help. Thanks for the comment.
Great walk-through! 👌
Thanks for the comment.
Thank you. Exactly the tutorial I was looking for. Saved me a lot of time.
I'm glad i could help thanks for the comment.
Very helpful... thank you👍
I'm glad I could help. Thanks for the comment.
thank you!
I'm glad I could help. Thank you for the comment.
What size extension and wrench did you use in the middle of taking mine off 02 Jetta auto 1.9tdi can’t get to the bolts with a regular ratchet and socket well the one towards the rad can get a socket on but not a regular ratchet just comes off and to big to turn thanks for the video
Check out the video at 10:15 I explain the socket and extension I use to get to the starter bolt.
Thanks brother 👍 are there any torque specs for the starter bolts?
I didn't know them off the top of my head and had to look them up. They say 38 ft lb. Or 52 Nm. Hope that helps and thanks for the question.
@@ZeroFuelRequired Awesome thank you! Much appreciated
How would I go about replacing the starter connector wire that leads right above the negative terminal on the starter? Snapped. Rotted.
Probably best bet is to go to a junkyard and buy the entire wiring harness. Or maybe a junk yard will sell just the cut off section with the wires & connector you need so you can install them by cutting off your bad section and crimp connector installation of the new piece. Hope this helps.
@@ZeroFuelRequired thank you bro !
Is this connector the single pin connector that goes into the starter? I see this and one positve battery cable going to it.
I thought it would be easier to take the starter out from underneath?
What’s the size of the bolt on top? My Jetta didn’t have one and no one I’ve talked to knows. Lol I’m hoping you can help me out😅
If you are referring to top starter bolts, these are what you're looking for. When you go on the link at the top you can put your year, make and model to verify fitment. I'm pretty sure they are the same from 1999- 2012
www.idparts.com/starter-bolts-pair-manual-n91042601-n91004101-p-6175.html
Also, if you don't want to wait for shipping, you could call around to local junk yards to see if they have them. Either way, I hope this helps. Thanks for the question.
is the starter the same deal on a gas engine ?
Yes as far as I know it should be pretty much the same steps. I hope this helps and Thanks for the question.
How did your starter hold up? I’m needing to order one
I made the video 4 years ago and the starter is still going strong. I tell people buy parts like starter and alternators from a local autoparts store just to make it easier on yourself if you have to return it for warranty replacement. I like buying new over buying remanufactured starters and alternators. They just seem to last longer and have less chance of problems. Thank you for the question.
@@ZeroFuelRequired ordered thanks!
Is there any shimming needed on the starter you installed
No shim required. Just make sure you get the right starter. Manual transmission and auto transmission starters are different.
Does this method work on the 2002 VW Passat 4 motion?
The 1.8, 1.9 and 2.0 are very similar to replace. I'm am not to sure about the v6 engine. The starter can be different between automatic and manual transmission. So make sure you specify when purchasing a new starter. I hope this helps and thanks for your question.
@@ZeroFuelRequired How about a 2001 Jetta GLS
@@alvaro93364 it should be almost the exactly same. Just make sure you specify automatic transmission or manual transmission when buying a starter because they are different. Thanks for the question and good luck.
What’s the tool used to clean up terminal
Are you asking about cleaning the battery terminal or the terminal on the starter?
@@ZeroFuelRequired on the battery also you didn’t have to remove the headlight did you?
@@ZeroFuelRequired appreciate the quick response!
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@@ZeroFuelRequired great video thank you
Ah, another Autozone starter failed early? Mine made it 2 months before trouble, 3 years before absolute death.
Both bolts same length?
Yes
Why even keep the engine cover on? Seems just in the way.
It's got sound deadening material on the underside. Try running it without. Your engine will sound louder. Thanks for the comment.
@@ZeroFuelRequired more turbo sound? Sounds like a win win. Thanks for posting this how-to!
@@LightWaIker more diesel sound. 😁👍 thanks for the comments.
@@ZeroFuelRequiredcurious your opinion... After thinking about the sound deadening aspect of the engine cover, would you think sound deadening material installed under the hood above the motor would be as effective?
@@LightWaIker I think it is effective. Take it off start the car and listen how loud the engine noise is without it hood open or closed and take it for a drive. The thing that amazes me is if you've ever taken the splash pan off underneath its loaded with little square boxes that are sound deadening. Drive with the top engine cover and splash pan off and it's pretty loud. You'll think you're driving a Ford 7.3L lol. I have a friend that has a new TDI you can't hardly hear running. It's gotta have a ton of sound deadening in it.
thank you!
I'm glad I could help and thank you for the comment.
@@ZeroFuelRequired no problem!