F-000-AL0-507 Starter Motor – 12V 1.1 kW 9-Tooth Automotive Starter for Pointer and Golf
F-000-AL0-507 Starter Motor – 12V 1.1 kW 9-Tooth Automotive Starter for Pointer and Golf
F-000-AL0-507 Starter Motor – 12V, 1.1 kW, 9 Teeth
The F-000-AL0-507 starter motor is a 12 volt, 1.1 kW unit with a 9-tooth pinion, and the supplier lists it for the Pointer and the Golf. Easy Life Markets sells it as a single starter, identified by the reference number in its name. If the label on your old starter reads F 000 AL0 507, with or without the spaces and dashes, this is the listing to look at.
When you turn the key, the solenoid on top of the starter does two things at once. It pushes the small pinion gear forward into the teeth of the flywheel, and it closes a heavy contact that feeds battery current to the motor. The motor spins the engine until it fires, then the pinion drops back out. Every part of that sequence wears with use. The starter article explains the mechanism in more detail if you want to understand what you are replacing.
What You Get
- 1 x starter motor, complete with its solenoid, as shown in the product photos
The packing list names the starter only. Bolts, cables and fitting instructions are not listed, so keep the hardware from the old unit.
Specifications
- Product type: Automotive starter motor
- Reference number: F-000-AL0-507
- Voltage: 12 V
- Power: 1.1 kW
- Pinion teeth: 9
- Appearance: Bare metal drive-end housing with a black motor body and black solenoid, as shown in the product photos
- Brand: Unbranded
- Options: One version only
- SKU: CJQT211487801AZ
Checking Fitment
The supplier's sheet says "Pointer Golf" and nothing more. Both are Volkswagen model names, but no years, engines or gearbox types are given, and both models were built in many versions. That is not enough to order on by itself, so use the part itself to decide:
- Find the number on your old starter. It is usually on a sticker or stamped plate on the motor body. You are looking for F 000 AL0 507.
- Count the teeth on the pinion. This starter has 9. A different count will not mesh with your flywheel.
- Check the rating. 12 V and 1.1 kW should match what is printed on the old unit.
- Compare the shape. Look at the photos for the number and position of the mounting holes, which side the solenoid sits on and where the terminals point, then hold your old starter in the same position.
- Still unsure? Contact us with your VIN and a photo of the old starter's label and we will help you compare.
Why the Number Matters More Than the Model Name
Two cars with the same badge can use different starters. Petrol and diesel engines, manual and automatic gearboxes and different production plants all lead to different mounting patterns and gear sizes. A starter that is nearly right can bolt on and still sit a few millimetres out, which chews the flywheel teeth. The reference number removes that guesswork, because it identifies one specific design. That is why we have put the number first in this listing and the model names second.
How to Tell the Old Starter Has Failed
- You hear one click and the engine does not turn over
- The engine cranks slowly although the battery is charged and the terminals are clean
- There is a harsh grinding sound during cranking
- The starter spins freely with a whine but does not turn the engine
- Starting is fine one day and dead the next, with no pattern
- Tapping the starter body gets it going again for a while
Do a quick battery check before condemning the starter. A battery that shows 12 volts at rest can still collapse under load, and the symptoms look identical from the driver's seat.
Fitting Notes
- Take the negative lead off the battery first. The thick cable at the starter is not fused.
- Label or photograph the wires on the solenoid before removing them.
- Undo the mounting bolts while supporting the starter. It is heavier than it looks.
- Compare the old and new units side by side on the bench before fitting. Check the tooth count, the hole spacing and the terminal layout.
- Clean the mating face on the gearbox bell housing so the starter earths properly.
- Tighten the bolts and the terminal nuts to the values in your workshop manual, and do not overtighten the small solenoid studs.
If you are not used to working under a car or around battery cables, ask a qualified mechanic to fit it.
Looking After the New Starter
Starters last longest when the rest of the starting circuit is healthy. Keep the battery charged, replace corroded cable ends and fix oil leaks that drip onto the starter body. Avoid cranking for more than about ten seconds at a time. If the engine does not catch, wait a little before trying again so the motor windings can cool.
Who Should Buy This
This listing is aimed at owners and workshops that already know the number they need. If you have the old unit in your hand and it carries the same reference, the same 9 teeth and the same 12 V 1.1 kW rating, you are in the right place. If you only know the car model, confirm the number before ordering.
Common Questions
Is this a genuine Volkswagen or original-brand starter? No. It is an aftermarket starter sold under the F-000-AL0-507 reference. It is not a genuine part of the vehicle maker, and we do not claim it is made by the company that issued the original number.
Which years of Golf does it suit? The supplier does not give years or engines. Match the part number and tooth count on your old starter instead of relying on the model name.
Does it come with a solenoid? The photos show the starter with the solenoid mounted on it.
Buy the F-000-AL0-507 Starter Motor at Easy Life Markets
Order the starter directly from this page. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Have a look at our return and refund policy before you buy, and hold on to your old starter until the new one has been fitted and tested.
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