Ballard Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Hi guys, I'm trying to source a starter motor for my A3 Sportback BKD 2.0tdi 140bhp 2006. Having taken my current one off to count its teeth and check its model, I can confirm it has an 11 tooth count and is Valeo branded. Please see attached photos for evidence of current starter. Eurocarparts suggest that there are 4 different brands and two different fitment types for this vehicle. Unfortunately, none of these match what I currently have. The following starters are available on eurocarparts: Fitment 1 RTX: 10 teeth ,1,7 KW Hella: 10 teeth ,1,7 KW Bosch: 10 teeth ,1,7 KW Fitment 2 RTX: 12 teeth, 2 KW Lucas: 12 teeth, 2 KW All models offered have the same flange & lengths in mm. Could anyone shed any light on which to buy? I'm limited to buying a factory refurbished one rather than from a breakers. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob82DZL Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Hi Ballard, You need to check carefully before ordering one as there are multiple different versions depending on whether it's auto/manual and also if your car has stop/start function on it! It would be worth ringing a main dealer if your unsure of the fitment to at least get the part no for one which an auto-factor could then at least reference. It does seem strange, I had a look around myself and couldn't find an 11 tooth starter motor either most look to be the 10 tooth version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob82DZL Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Actually, I just found this: https://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk/Audi_A3_Starter Motors.aspx I think it'll be the first on the list at the top (but check first), prices look quite reasonable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballard Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 5 hours ago, Rob82DZL said: Actually, I just found this: https://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk/Audi_A3_Starter Motors.aspx I think it'll be the first on the list at the top (but check first), prices look quite reasonable too. Hi Rob, I don't quite understand it though, how is it possible to use a "10,11" tooth starter in place of an 11 tooth motor? Wouldn't that potentially damage my flywheel's teeth? Cheers :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob82DZL Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Ballard said: Hi Rob, I don't quite understand it though, how is it possible to use a "10,11" tooth starter in place of an 11 tooth motor? Wouldn't that potentially damage my flywheel's teeth? Cheers :) Hi Mate, Thats why I said to check first, it's the only place I found that actually even mentions the 11th tooth version. I think your best bet before ordering that one or any other would be to speak to an audi parts department/mechanic or other reputable independant for clarification on the tooth variations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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