Octavia mk2 1.6 fsi starter motor bendix always engaged

Hi all

My Skoda 1.6 fsi 2006 petrol has an issue with the starter motor. It could be mechanical or electrical and I need any advice you can give m.

Today I noticed a horrible grinding noise after start up. After researching the problem I discovered it is the bendix either staying jammed out against the flywheel or not retracting once the car has started.

Does anyone know how to find all the relays?

The only relays found was in the engine bay (no 100)

The Skoda manual only has fuse locations.

Anyone have advice on what else to test as the problem could be electrical.

Many thanks in advance

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by raf300
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