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Used Audi A3 Starter Motor
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About Starter Motor
A car engine needs to be rotating at a significant speed in order for it to start. The A3 Audi starter motor is a powerful electric motor which provides the power to turn the engine. The A3 Audi starter motor works to provide enough power to get the car engine turning at the correct speed for it to start.
The starter motor is usually situated near the back of the engine, on the underside, where it can be bolted into position on the outer edge of the flywheel. The flywheel is a large cog, approximately 12" in diameter, which is connected to one end of the crankshaft, the main shaft inside the engine, which is turned by the movement of the pistons.
This powerful, electric motor is driven by the car's battery, and starts working when you turn the key in the ignition. It has a thick shaft with a small stubby sprung-loaded cog. When the ignition key is fully turned or starter button pressed, the power is transmitted via a solenoid switch to the motor. When the starter motor rotates, the sprung-loaded cog, due to its design, spirals out against its shaft spring and engages the cog of the flywheel. The starter motor then turns the flywheel, which rotates the engine via the crankshaft and the firing sequence is initiated and the engine starts. When the ignition key or button is released, the sprung-loaded cog on the starter motor disengages from the flywheel and pops back clear.
It is not uncommon for starter motors to malfunction. General wear and tear takes it toll on the A3 Audi starter motor and it will eventually need replacing. Symptoms of a faulty starter motor can include an engine which is really slow to turn over and no response at all or just a click or clunk from the starter motor when you turn the key in the ignition. It is advisable to have any problems looked at by a professional. When replacing the A3 Audi starter motor it should be compatible with the make and model of your car.
Audi A3 trivia
- In the 2010 film, Letters to Juliet, the car used by Sophie is an Audi A3 Cabriolet and has the number plate 666.
- The original Audi A3 was only available as a three-door hatchback, but it did come with the option of front or four-wheel drive.
- In 1999, Audi introduced the five-door Audi A3, which was part of a line-up of more powerful cars from the carmaker. The 4WD Audi A3 1.8T Quattro used the same Haldex Traction system as the Audi TT.
- Structurally, the Audi A3 shares the same basic design as the Audi TT, the VW Golf, the SEAT Leon, and the Skoda Octavia.
- Although you still have to drive an Audi A3 yourself, you get a lot of help., That's because the Audi A3 (every version of it), comes with Side Assist, Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and even Park Assist.