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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: purplebug on 01 February 2009, 13:31

Title: Digi over fueling and not starting
Post by: purplebug on 01 February 2009, 13:31

Hi Guys,
my mate has asked me to post this so here goes. He was a little enthusiastic with his under bonnet cleaning efforts this weekend. when he was trying to start car it wouldn't catch. We checked spark and all looks good but whilst removing sparks and cranking over engine each bore was loaded with fuel (not full but a fair bit). Any suggestions where to look? 
cheers

Title: Re: Digi over fueling and not starting
Post by: sidecarphil on 01 February 2009, 14:09

probably the ECU mate

did the same thing with my GTi about 3 months ago

Title: Re: Digi over fueling and not starting
Post by: nealey on 01 February 2009, 14:15

Check the earth that goes to the gearbox bellhousing, if this is broken, heavily corroded or loose it will fry the ecu which will just keep injecting fuel

As for fixing it you will need to fix that earth, replace the ecu and change the oil and filter

Title: Re: Digi over fueling and not starting
Post by: purplebug on 01 February 2009, 14:41

cheers guys, I noticed a tiny spark near gearbox last night so guess thats problem. Need to check mine too just in case LOL  :laugh:

Anyone got a spare for sale??

Title: Re: Digi over fueling and not starting
Post by: sidecarphil on 01 February 2009, 16:21

check your numbers mate

i got about 3 spare ere

BUT i am in holland

one for a car with lambda if you need it