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I have been having an intermittent problem with the starter motor not cranking over but lately it is happening more often.

Symptom - i will turn the key, can hear the clunking of the starter but won't crank. Occasionally it will start no problem though... when it decides it will.

So far things i have;

Checked & cleaned starter connections

Checked & cleaned earth points

Installed new battery

Without fail i have been able to get it to start by rolling the car a small amount - letting the clutch out to stop then turning the key. Also if i jump start it that will always get it cranking over, possibly also if i have immediately taken it off the battery charger (though haven't tried this enough)

I am wondering if i should bother getting another starter or i should install a relay on the starter motor circuit. I have done a search and it seems the relay is a pretty common fix, i am a little hesitant as it does add another albeit small point of failure... It is an R32 also, so i suppose all of the wiring etc may be a little tired?

Would like to know what others have done

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Sorry should of specified also - it just does one clunk per 1 key turn. Gotta keep flicking key on and off to hear the clunk otherwise usually don't really hear it... just fuel pump working and dash lights on as usual.

About to slap new box in so figured smart to replace starter if needed. But am leaning towards the relay path..

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Try tapping (NOT HITTING :O ) your starter with a hammer or any other object with good inertial properties, give it a nice "tonk tonk tonk" sound. If it starts, then you need to replace the starter brushes, cheap fix too. From experience of three different vehicles having the same problem.

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Sorry, misunderstood your description.

Probably just needs a service while the gearbox is out, I don't think it needs replacing. And make sure it has a good earth when you put it back together.

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