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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: dazzap1989 on 17 January 2010, 14:04

Title: mk2 gti not starting
Post by: dazzap1989 on 17 January 2010, 14:04

hi i am new to the forum and due to the car not starting i have decided to join here in the hope that someone has an idea as to why my car wont start.

i have an f reg mk2 gti and it has been sat still for a week (whilst we had all the snow)...went to start it the yesterday and although its turning over just fine it wont fire. have checked dizzy cap, plugs, injectors, and they all seem fine...have been told the ignition coil doesnt seem as strong as it could be but was fine before...i've run out of ideas on this so any help would be appreciated

thanks guys n girls!!!!

Title: Re: mk2 gti not starting
Post by: jezza16v on 17 January 2010, 16:15

Is the fuel pump priming when you turn the ignition on?

Title: Re: mk2 gti not starting
Post by: Reasty on 17 January 2010, 16:48

Has it been sat outside in all the bad weather or in a a garage? could just be the dizzys got all damp inside  :smiley:

Title: Re: mk2 gti not starting
Post by: dazzap1989 on 18 January 2010, 12:31

yh the fuel pump is priming n there is a v. strong smell of fuel now  :undecided:

and yup been sat outside all week, i've taken the dizzy cap off n gave it a quick dab with a cloth but tht was at night and couldnt see much, will give it a proper going over today.

Title: Re: mk2 gti not starting
Post by: rubjonny on 18 January 2010, 12:44

so it runs for a few seconds then stops yes? constant running with ign on is sign ecu bust :(

Title: Re: mk2 gti not starting
Post by: dazzap1989 on 18 January 2010, 12:45

no it dont start at all, it turns over but dnt run.

Title: Re: mk2 gti not starting
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 18 January 2010, 18:09

Double post.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=140677.0