AUDI A3 Starter motor replacement Cost
2003–2005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$428–$2.8k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
The starter motor cranks the engine to start it; a failing starter may click once, grind, or fail to crank at all—leaving the car unable to start. AUDI A3 starter motor replacement typically costs $428–$2844.
Typical parts included
- Starter motor
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new starter unit
- Engine size and location of the starter in the engine bay
- Whether the solenoid alone or the full assembly needs replacing
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Starter motor replacement on a AUDI A3 typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a AUDI A3, this is typically needed starters typically last 100,000–200,000 miles and are replaced on failure.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the AUDI A3
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$425–$765
- ABS sensor replacement$175–$315
- ABS system bleeding$140–$252
- AC compressor clutch replacement$350–$630
- AC compressor replacement$375–$675
Starter motor replacement cost on similar cars
- VOLVO V60$300–$540
- MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC$300–$540
- BMW 1 Series 3 doors$240–$414
- ALFA ROMEO 147 3 Doors$240–$414
- LANCIA Prisma$300–$540
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