How can I fix my screeching starter motor?

[Haych123]

Every now and again my starter motor screeches on start up… how can I go about fixing it, not looking to replace the starter.

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[Neily03]

You sure it's not the auxiliary drive belt slipping?

[jimmy_mack_attack]

My stater was was making a similar noise when I got my Skoda. My mechanic took it off and greased it up it's been spot on since.

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[Haych123]

Not sure what it is to be honest but I was told it's the starter motor only happens sometimes on start up… heard it on my last 3 vrs's to

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[giandougl]

Every now and again my starter motor screeches on start up… how can I go about fixing it, not looking to replace the starter.

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Take starter off, give it a damn good clean and, re-grease where applicable..

[mluton]

There is a guide on the internet.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2269482-DIY-Starter-Motor-Grind-Fix-and-Starter-Motor-Replacement


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Edited 7 June, 2014 by mluton

[VeedubyaGTi]

Mine used to do this about a year ago, but stopped, and has been quiet since, very odd.

[mluton]

Mine is very in and off

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[Vrs418]

Mine does this but only from a cold start. Quiet as a mouse when it does a warm/hot start