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Offline BIG D

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wont stay started
« on: 29 April 2005, 23:50 »
When i start the car i have to keep the key turned to keep it running as soon as i let go it cuts out can anyone tell me what it is.  :cry:
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Offline monkeyalan

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Re: wont stay started
« Reply #1 on: 30 April 2005, 10:14 »
haynes says

1. loose or faulty electrical connections in the ignition curcuit

2. vacuum leak

3. blocked injector/injection system fault

hope that helps
 
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Offline davero

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Re: wont stay started
« Reply #2 on: 30 April 2005, 22:32 »
sounds like a faulty ignition switch, but could any of the above
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Offline tianaroja

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Re: wont stay started
« Reply #3 on: 01 May 2005, 10:33 »
ignition switch is definitely favourite
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Offline BIG D

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Re: wont stay started
« Reply #4 on: 03 May 2005, 16:18 »
thanx for saying the ignition because thats what it is


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Re: wont stay started
« Reply #5 on: 03 May 2005, 16:58 »
Glad you found the problem mate, I have had the same problem on my MK2, and was the switch

Paul
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Offline davero

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Re: wont stay started
« Reply #6 on: 03 May 2005, 18:39 »
 :smiley:glad you got sorted mate. ignition switch went on mine a few monthes back
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