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How bad is it having a dying DMF?

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  • #16
    No, the starter is a 20min job.
    '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
    '01 Beetle 2.0

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Umai Naa!! View Post
      No, the starter is a 20min job.
      My car does struggle to start one or twice every month, it will take a while to start. It seems to be electrical but im not sure.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by vraptor View Post

        The mechanic has told me that often a faulty starter motor can lead to the DMF failing and losing it's spring due to the vibrations on a slow startup. I've had battery issues before that have apparantly caused issues to my starter motor and in turn the DMF.
        Sorry but that explanation to why the DMF failed is laughable to me.
        I'm out now.
        MKV Sportsline Soot Belcher
        MKV Jetta FSI DSG

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        • #19
          Originally posted by asa572 View Post
          Sorry but that explanation to why the DMF failed is laughable to me.
          I'm out now.
          It sounded a bit crazy for me too, however Volkwerke are pretty reputable so im not sure.

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