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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Live in Hope on 03 July 2009, 06:16

Title: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
Post by: Live in Hope on 03 July 2009, 06:16

HI, just gone out to my motor and it does not even turn over? loads of battery power! everything working apart from when i turn the key nothining? fans lights all come on :undecided:
It's never missed a beat so far :sad:

Any ideas?

Title: Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
Post by: Andy-H on 03 July 2009, 07:59

Seen a few posts like this before where one of the possible failings could be a faulty ignition switch  :undecided:

Have you checked all your fuses??

Title: Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
Post by: ianw3321 on 03 July 2009, 10:16

I am an auto electrician which is where you need to go as you cannot guess, have to do tests but chances are if battery is indeed ok, then probably the starter motor

Title: Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
Post by: dr.gonzo on 03 July 2009, 14:38

mines done this once or twice, do you have an imobiliser fitted? it may have triggered.
for me it was a case of locking the car, unlocking and then the imobiliser reset and it started no problem

Title: Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
Post by: ianw3321 on 03 July 2009, 15:58

If its immobiliser you wont get any ignition lights lock then unlock.

Title: Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
Post by: MrBounce on 03 July 2009, 16:43

Try "Lifting" your key as you turn it on the spring swith in the ignition barrell - it may be worn and not contacting properly.  :nerd:

Title: Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
Post by: Live in Hope on 03 July 2009, 17:34

Thanks for all the reply's!

AA man came out to car why i was at work and it started first time?  he is a family friend and gave it a good going over and found nothing?

Will have to see if it happens again, might be one of your suggestions above?

Once again thanks for your help :smiley:

Title: Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
Post by: VW Mel on 03 July 2009, 17:43

Hope it keeps going :smiley: