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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: kingsleysaywell on 30 May 2011, 18:31

Title: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: kingsleysaywell on 30 May 2011, 18:31

hi,

ive got a mk3 golf it will only start when it is bump started

we have tried a new battery and starter motor and still no luck

anyone got any advice?

thanks

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: lemski on 30 May 2011, 19:01

Crank position sensor?

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: Screech16v on 30 May 2011, 19:09

Ignition switch !

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: kingsleysaywell on 30 May 2011, 19:33

Quote from: Screech16v on 30 May 2011, 19:09

Ignition switch !

ignition switch whats that?

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: Screech16v on 30 May 2011, 19:40

Ok, its the plastic switch that is attached to the back of your ignition barrel(where you put ya key in) these commonly fail so should imagine this should be next on your hit list, :smiley:

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: kingsleysaywell on 30 May 2011, 19:41

Quote from: Screech16v on 30 May 2011, 19:40

Ok, its the plastic switch that is attached to the back of your ignition barrel(where you put ya key in) these commonly fail so should imagine this should be next on your hit list, :smiley:

would it still bump if this was broken then? thanks

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: Screech16v on 30 May 2011, 19:45

Yes ,its normally the cranking position inside the switch that breaks thus still giving you power to the ignition circuit(lights on the dash)but wont work the starter.

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: Wayne on 30 May 2011, 20:31

As posted, Ignition switch is a very common failure.

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: neil1780 on 30 May 2011, 21:16

bridge the small red/black wire on the starter with the big main live on the starter using a piece of wire with the ignition switch in the on position (so the dash lights are on), make sure its not in gear first.

If it cranks over then your ignition switch is broke, if it doesnt crank your starters broke, simples :smiley:

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: kingsleysaywell on 31 May 2011, 12:29

could it be spark plugs?

thanks

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 31 May 2011, 12:38

Tyre pressures?

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: neil1780 on 31 May 2011, 17:24

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 31 May 2011, 12:38

Tyre pressures?

 :grin: :grin: :grin: i dont think it will be, sounds like the flux capacitor tbh!

Title: Re: mk3 golf non starting
Post by: Guy on 31 May 2011, 17:28

Quote from: kingsleysaywell on 31 May 2011, 12:29

could it be spark plugs?

thanks

have you checked the ignition switch?!  :laugh: