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Title: golf starting
Post by: col on 15 September 2010, 13:30

when its been heavey rain my gti 8v takes a bit of starting when started for first time that day! but once started it starts first time every time all day!

this only happens when its rained heavey what could it be? thanks col

Title: Re: golf starting
Post by: dave_g on 15 September 2010, 17:17

Could be moisture on the electrics, give the leads, dizzy and coil a spray with WD40 an see if it still happens. Have a good look at the coil to see if there are any cracks too.
I would imagine after a bit of driving, the heat from the engine would dry the electrics out, hence it being fine all day.

Dave

Title: Re: golf starting
Post by: polo6n222 on 16 September 2010, 07:46

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could be moisture on the electrics give the leads,dizzy a spray with wd40

+1 my old car used to do it every time it rained

Title: Re: golf starting
Post by: harlemex on 16 September 2010, 14:02

++++2 , get some new leads.

Title: Re: golf starting
Post by: col on 16 September 2010, 21:11

so get new lead's and a dizzy how much you recon that will set me back?

Title: Re: golf starting
Post by: Rmachines on 16 September 2010, 22:14

Possible coil pack !!

Title: Re: golf starting
Post by: fozziie on 18 September 2010, 16:31

mine does this. its not the leads or dizzy, i strongly suspect its the coil...but i cant be arsed to check it.

easiest way to find out for sure is when its dark, with your engine running, spray a mist of water over the electrics, look for any arching or sparking.

Title: Re: golf starting
Post by: col on 27 September 2010, 12:51

Quote from: Rmachines on 16 September 2010, 22:14

Possible coil pack !!

how much are they roughley?