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BigBoss29
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starter mk3 golf gti

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Hi guys,

Just a question, does a mk3 golf GTI take a load reduction starter? The original starter is busted, bought 2nd hand that came off a mk3 golf gts, but either the 2nd one was a dud or the starter is incorrect because it sounds like the battery is dead, its a brand new battery, alternator has been checked, able to push start without any issues. According to the mechanic, I need a load reduction starter? Is this true? if so will GW have one at least?

Sorry if this is noob questions......
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gts would have had the same starter. all reduction drive since about the time the time the mk3 came out.
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Thank you so much! then the starter i bought was most likely a dud :-( tried jumping it from the battery to the starter and it doesnt take... only a push start works so yeah new starter month end :-(
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