020 911 023 A Starter Motor | Audi & Volkswagen, 12V 1.1 kW

020 911 023 A starter motor for Audi and Volkswagen

020 911 023 A Starter Motor – 12V 1.1 kW 9-Tooth Automotive Starter for Audi and Volkswagen

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020 911 023 A Starter Motor for Audi and Volkswagen

This 020 911 023 A starter motor is rated at 12 volts and 1.1 kW and has a 9-tooth pinion. The supplier lists it for Audi and Volkswagen. Easy Life Markets offers it as one complete starter, sold under the reference number that workshops and parts catalogues use to identify this design.

Most people only think about the starter on the day it stops working. Until then it sits low on the engine, soaking up heat, road spray and the occasional oil leak, and delivers a short burst of very high current every time the engine is started. Stop-start town driving is harder on it than motorway miles, simply because of the number of starts. For a clear explanation of the motor, solenoid and drive gear, see the starter article.

In the Box

1 x starter

That is the full packing list from the supplier. Mounting bolts, wiring and instructions are not mentioned, so expect to reuse the fasteners from your car.

Specifications

Product type: Automotive starter motor
Reference number: 020 911 023 A
Voltage: 12 V
Power: 1.1 kW
Number of teeth: 9
Listed vehicle makes: Audi, Volkswagen
Brand: Unbranded
Options: One version only
SKU: CJQT211487201AZ

Compatibility

The supplier names two makes, Audi and Volkswagen, and stops there. No models, years or engine codes are provided. The part number is written in the style Volkswagen Group uses for its own parts, so the surest way to confirm fitment is to work from that number:

Look at the old starter. The original number is normally printed on the label on the motor body. Dirt and heat can make it hard to read, so clean it with a rag first.
Ask a dealer or use an online parts catalogue. Give them your VIN and ask which starter number the car left the factory with, and whether it has been replaced by a later number.
Count the pinion teeth on the old unit. You should find 9.
Compare with the photos below for the mounting ears, the nose shape and the solenoid position.

If your number is close but not identical, for example a different letter at the end, do not assume it is interchangeable. Get in touch with your VIN and we will help you look into it.

Symptoms of a Worn Starter

Starters rarely fail without warning. These are the usual clues:

A click from the engine bay and no cranking
Cranking that sounds tired and slow, most noticeable on cold mornings
A metallic grinding as the pinion struggles to engage
A high-pitched whirr with the engine not turning, which points to the drive gear slipping
The car starts after several attempts, then behaves for days
A smell of hot electrics after repeated cranking

Check These Before You Order

A starter is often blamed for faults that sit elsewhere. Work through the cheap checks first. Is the battery more than a few years old, and has it been load tested? Are the terminals tight and free of white or green corrosion? Is the earth strap between the engine and the body intact? On a manual car, does the clutch switch work, and on an automatic, is the selector fully in Park? If all of those are fine and you still get a click or nothing at all, the starter is the likely cause.

Installation Tips

Disconnect the battery negative terminal and tuck it away from the post.
Raise and support the car securely if the starter is reached from below.
Note which wire goes to which terminal. There is a heavy battery cable and a thin trigger wire, and some cars have a third.
Remove the mounting bolts and ease the starter out. On some engines a bracket or pipe has to be moved aside first.
Put old and new side by side and check teeth, mounting holes and terminal positions before you fit anything.
Clean the mounting surface, fit the new unit and tighten the bolts to the workshop manual figures.
Reconnect the wiring, then the battery, and test.

Working near the main battery feed carries a real risk of short circuits and burns. If you have any doubt, have the starter fitted by a qualified mechanic.

Keeping the Starting System Healthy

A new starter will not cure a tired battery, and a tired battery will shorten the life of a new starter. Low voltage makes the motor draw more current and run hotter. After fitting, it is worth having the battery and the charging system tested so that all three parts of the circuit are in good order. Fix any oil or coolant leak above the starter as well, because fluid that gets into the motor body is a common cause of early failure.

Who This Starter Suits

It is the right purchase for an Audi or Volkswagen owner whose original unit carries this exact number, for a garage ordering against a job card, and for a restorer who has confirmed the reference through a parts catalogue. It is not the right purchase if you are ordering on the make alone.

Common Questions

Is this a genuine Audi or Volkswagen part? No. It is an aftermarket starter sold under the 020 911 023 A reference. It is not a genuine part of the vehicle maker.

Which models does it fit? The supplier lists the makes only. Your VIN and the number on your old starter are the reliable guides.

Is the solenoid included? The packing list says one starter. Check the photos below to see the unit as it is pictured.

Buy the 020 911 023 A Starter Motor at Easy Life Markets

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