Apologies in advance for my ignorance.
Just purchased a new starter motor from heritagepartscentre which said for 1.8 and referenced PB engine code, but the starter motor has 2 spade connectors, my current one has 1 spade connector. I assume I have purchased the incorrect one, but just wanted to check before I return it.
Thanks in advance
Hi just checked my 1.8 pb code engine mine has 2 spade connectors model year 90 on g plate
Mine has one spade connector. PB 91 J reg.
I think I remember this being something about this. Same starter motor in different models, early K-Jet, Mk1 etc. And the 2nd spade is used in some instances, but not required on PB. When an aftermarket starter is offered it's usually a generic one to fit all models. Fairly sure the starter is fine you just don't need to plug anything into the spare spade. I replaced the starter on mine (91) when I first got it and suspect I came across this, but don't really recall, I just fitted it and it's fine.
I bought something similar, but the other way round i needed 2 spades but bought a remanufactured that came with 1... still looking to sell it.. lol
https://imgur.com/ZqQJ9LU
https://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk/car-parts/Volkswagen/Golf/1.6L/Petrol/NAPA/Rotating-Electrics/Starter-Motors/NSM1311/5/686?gclid=CjwKCAjw8cCGBhB6EiwAgOReyy41GsEtawZyvGwX1wVI4mMInrBPYT1S33b8TqD74Fv1XRzcTIpk_BoC5hAQAvD_BwE