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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: bailey45 on 29 June 2010, 07:23

Title: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: bailey45 on 29 June 2010, 07:23

I have a 51 plate gti, it has only done 32,000 miles. But recently I have had a few little problems but got them sorted, but now for some reason it only starts when it wants to, I had a new battery in march   But sometimes when I go to start it there's nothing it doesn't even click and all the clock and mile counter just show blank screens, it's annoying because yesterday it started first thing no probs, then when I got to work I parked up let it for 2 mins came back and wouldn't start, but after I had finished my day it started first time again without jumping it! Sorry to ramble on but it's annoying not knowing what it's going to do !

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: carrington865 on 29 June 2010, 11:14

i had a similar problem to this on a 200sx once.  turned out to be a dodgy starter motor.  the solenoid was sticking.
could be the cause

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: bailey45 on 29 June 2010, 14:44

Cheers will I need to replace the starter motor or is there a way of cleaning it up?

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: 2001gti4 on 29 June 2010, 14:47

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=151809.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=151809.0)

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: bailey45 on 29 June 2010, 17:26

Thanks for that I will have a look when I get in from work

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: james2 on 01 July 2010, 00:47

make sure your battery connections are tight :evil:

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: LazyLunatic on 01 July 2010, 07:27

Quote from: james2 on 01 July 2010, 00:47

make sure your battery connections are tight :evil:

This is what happened to me, had the same symptoms as you!

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: Waffs1984 on 01 July 2010, 09:38

Could be a loose earth cable, had this problem on one of my old Rovers when i was at uni

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: LazyLunatic on 01 July 2010, 11:46

Quote from: Waffs1984 on 01 July 2010, 09:38

Could be a loose earth cable, had this problem on one of my old Rovers when i was at uni

it wouldnt be the engine earth cable cause that would mean it would try and start, slowly die and burn a wire out...

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: snap-on on 01 July 2010, 21:36

ignition switch fault at rear of barrel maybe ? had this on polos . next time it happens you need to check live feeds at starter etc and if nothing then work your way back towards the switch

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: bailey45 on 05 July 2010, 18:17

it was a wierd problem i showed my mate and we figured out if i got out open and closed the door again it would start,
but i had it serviced on saturday and its running like a dream again. thanks

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: bailey45 on 08 July 2010, 07:21

I thought the service had cured the problem bit it hasn't. It's a really wired one what happens is I get into my car and it won't start so I take the key out and the clock needles go down to 0 but they click as if they are trying to go futher down, and the digital displays flicker on and off, resetting the clock back to 0:00. I have also noticed when I'm driving with my lights on the blue back light on the dash occasionly flickers. 

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: bailey45 on 08 July 2010, 07:24

Sorry was supposed to say that when it doesn't start if I open my door and close it again it will start first time.

Title: Re: 51 Gti 1.8t problems
Post by: richw911 on 08 July 2010, 18:55

Faulty fuel pump relay?

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