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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: linz on 19 June 2010, 09:47

Title: grrr wont start
Post by: linz on 19 June 2010, 09:47

ok more issues with the golf with starting well i thought it was down to the maf so i went and got a new one nothing all boost pipes are now connected but she just wont start???

any ideas

also does an engine management light come on? with first turn of key not something i have ever noticed before but someone mentioned it to me an now im questioning myself  :undecided:

Title: Re: grrr wont start
Post by: Hulmie on 19 June 2010, 10:56

think engine management light comes on when you turn on ignition and then goes off.

check the connections on the ignition amplifier, its normally sat just near the MAF.

Check the oil for any creamy sludge, make sure water isnt dirty in your header tank.

you need to check if your getting a spark on the plugs

Title: Re: grrr wont start
Post by: dai-cymru on 19 June 2010, 18:43

are you getting any spark? to the plugs?

Title: Re: grrr wont start
Post by: danny boy on 19 June 2010, 23:11

had a problem with mine not starting late last year it was down to the temp sensor.  :smiley:

Title: Re: grrr wont start
Post by: linz on 21 June 2010, 18:37

well its started but now is running like a bag of sh!t again :(

seriously getting me down i dont like it anymore  :cry:

Title: Re: grrr wont start
Post by: snap-on on 21 June 2010, 21:04

prob coolant temp sensor at fault ! can you scan it and read live data on temp sens degrees ? try disconnecting it and see how it runs then or if it starts any better as if its at fault the ecu could be reading from -40 to 100+ . normaly if its running like crap and throwing black/rich exhaust fumes thats prob ya fault but you need to scan !

Title: Re: grrr wont start
Post by: linz on 22 June 2010, 10:10

where would this lil bad boy be located?