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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: imran92 on 04 October 2010, 12:59
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okay, here it goes. i have got a mk3 1.4 engine code ABD, a mechanic has just put in another engine into the car (same engine code) because my original engine was completly f**ked! (head gasket and tappets), we have changed the spark plugs, rotor arm and distributor cap but the car cuts off as soon as i let go of the key, if i hold the key right at the end of the ignition it stays on, however as soon as i let go the engine just dies!!
i've tried to explain as best as i can, and i really need help with this as i need it to get to uni this week!!
Thanks
imi
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Sounds like the ignition switch could be faulty.
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the mechanic said that it's the carb, but i'm a bit skeptic about that, i think thats the right word LOL
if the engine's cutting out as soon as i let go of the key, that would indicate a ignition problem :S
god i'm confused lol
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Explain the whole situation to a different garage, and see what they say ...
It sounds like an ignition problem ...
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When you turn the key to just before it cranks, are the lights on the dash?
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Sounds like the ignition switch could be faulty.
+1 if your holding the key then it sounds knackered
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yep, all the lights come on and it starts but as soon as i let go of the key the engine just cuts off,
if i hold the key right at the end of ingtion i can rev the engine
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yep, all the lights come on and it starts but as soon as i let go of the key the engine just cuts off,
if i hold the key right at the end of ingtion i can rev the engine
Sounds like to me your ign. switch has died, I would be carefull holding on the key as that will be keeping the starter in which will in the end burn it out.
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yep, all the lights come on and it starts but as soon as i let go of the key the engine just cuts off,
if i hold the key right at the end of ingtion i can rev the engine
Sounds like to me your ign. switch has died, I would be carefull holding on the key as that will be keeping the starter in which will in the end burn it out.
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Then you will have an ignition switch and starter to pay for!
My money is also in the ignition switch as i've had the same issue.
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okay, brought a new ignition switch, is it possible to change it without pulling of the steering wheel column?
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did you change the ecu?
i found today i got my key cut on one of them dongle,alarm key fob things and the enging starts,but as soon as i let go of the key it stops
imoberliser!!
still got my original golf key thank god
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my golf's a 1992, so i don't think it has a ecu :undecided:
and it doesnt have an alarm for an immobilizer, however, how can i do checks to see if i did have an immobilizer?
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The problem is simple, the ign. switch is knackered, cannot see what else the problem can be if your having to hold the key.