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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: frankis on 20 October 2009, 00:02

Title: Still having starting problems
Post by: frankis on 20 October 2009, 00:02

My 8v gti wont start when warm,i have replaced the starter,battery,got the timing set and its still doing the same,first thing in the morning it starts 100%.It sounds like the battery is running flat then all of a sudden it fires,i even cleaned all the connectors to the starter,alt,battery,its really starting to fry my head,can anybody help,

Thanks.
Frank

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: weazgti on 20 October 2009, 20:15

Ignition timing too far advanced.
Does it pink?
Done my timing using the guide on here and has been starting fine ever since

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: johnson6672 on 20 October 2009, 20:21

Does the engine turnover when warm or will it just not turn?

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: Ben Lessani on 20 October 2009, 21:57

Did you change the bell housing bush when you replaced the starter?

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: chall on 20 October 2009, 23:28

if its cranking over and wont fire and only when hot could be the coolant temp sensor. i know modern vag's are bad for it i change them every other day

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: weazgti on 21 October 2009, 19:59

As a free test you could loosen the bolt on the dizzy and back it off the tiniest bit and see if it starts.
Had to do mine by ear after i done my headgasket and i knew when i had advanced it to much cos the b stard wouldn start (like a dead battery)
Used a mates timing light job done.
Timing needs to be set at 2500 rpm with blue senser unplugged

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: mattkh on 21 October 2009, 20:40

Quote from: frankis on 20 October 2009, 00:02

My 8v gti wont start when warm,i have replaced the starter,
Thanks.
Frank

Hi
How old is the ignotion switch ?

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: frankis on 22 October 2009, 23:01

Quote from: weazgti on 20 October 2009, 20:15

Ignition timing too far advanced.
Does it pink?
Done my timing using the guide on here and has been starting fine ever since

no matter how much i set the timing it still wont start,no it doesnt pink,i also used the guide from here and no difference.

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: frankis on 22 October 2009, 23:05

Quote from: johnson6672 on 20 October 2009, 20:21

Does the engine turnover when warm or will it just not turn?

when warm it seems as if the battery hasnt enough power to turn it over,then all of a sudden it fires,first thing in the morning half a turn and it fires.

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: frankis on 22 October 2009, 23:06

Quote from: Ben Lessani on 20 October 2009, 21:57

Did you change the bell housing bush when you replaced the starter?

yes new bush was replaced when i replaced the started

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: frankis on 22 October 2009, 23:08

Quote from: chall on 20 October 2009, 23:28

if its cranking over and wont fire and only when hot could be the coolant temp sensor. i know modern vag's are bad for it i change them every other day

i even tryed 3 new temp sensors incase one was faulty

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: frankis on 22 October 2009, 23:11

Quote from: mattkh on 21 October 2009, 20:40

Quote from: frankis on 20 October 2009, 00:02

My 8v gti wont start when warm,i have replaced the starter,
Thanks.
Frank

Hi
How old is the ignotion switch ?

i have never replaced the ignition switch so it could be years old.

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: mattkh on 23 October 2009, 12:26

Hi
Try a new ignition switch.

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: rubjonny on 23 October 2009, 12:29

before you do that, run a chunky wire direct from the battery +ve to the red/black wire terminal on the starter. if it turns over strong then you know its ign switch wiring or switch itself at fault.
if it does the same thing as before its the starter, battery cables or the battery

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: Sam on 23 October 2009, 16:08

Hit it with a hammer!!

Title: Re: Still having starting problems
Post by: frankis on 23 October 2009, 19:47

Thanks guys i will give it another go.