Audi and VW Starters

The starter in your Audi or Volkswagen can come from the factory either new or remanufactured. It can have other names, too, such as self-starter, cranking motor, and starter motor. Whatever type of starter your car or SUV has, though, how it works isn't particularly complicated. All that starters do, after all, is crank (in other words, start) engines using dedicated motors and relays. It's what gets them running in the first place. Remote starters do this a little differently, via a smart key fob. For your part, you simply touch a button. When your starter won't turn over, however -- or, at least, it won't start your vehicle consistently -- it's usually because it's going out, that is, if it hasn't gone bad already. Luckily, starter failure has a few common, easily recognizable causes: rusty terminals, loose wires, and damaged starter parts.

What Are the Signs of Starter Problems?

They're usually apparent. Can you start your vehicle? If not, that's one sign (even if your dashboard's many displays are lit). If you can, but only in one gear or drive mode or another, that's another sign. Maybe you tried jump-starting after nothing happened? If it didn't work, that's yet one more sign. Of course, other symptoms, like a smoking starter or one covered in oil, tell you almost certainly that you have starter issues. In this case, repairing your inertia system once and for all is straightforward: just install another genuine OEM starter. Doing so guarantees compatibility with your make and model, so naturally, it's the best option. Our auto parts store has a catalog full that you can buy from, right here online. Just browse by the brand and model you drive. It'll make it easier to find the starter that fits. Then, put in your order. We'll ship immediately, right to your door.