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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: ciaran.j on 07 July 2011, 08:45

Title: A silly numpty.........
Post by: ciaran.j on 07 July 2011, 08:45

 :angry:


powerwashed my engine ***mot wash** to my digust. Now this had the effect of the engine not igniting. Now I got the RAC out and after some deduction we found out it was both the fuel relay and ignition coil were f**ked.......


Now with that I had these units in the back of the car......**i have a spare units**

Now the car runs great but once in a while the car wont ignite but does after a while and then once on idle it just cuts out ***not whilst the car is running, as in travelling on the road***

I know it could be many problems but any advice wold be gladly accepted :)

Title: Re: A silly numpty.........
Post by: harlemex on 07 July 2011, 20:51

take your dizzy cap off and spray wd40 on the contacts and rotor.

Title: Re: A silly numpty.........
Post by: Wayne on 07 July 2011, 21:31

Quote from: harlemex on 07 July 2011, 20:51

take your dizzy cap off and spray wd40 on the contacts and rotor.

^^this, could be damp.

Title: Re: A silly numpty.........
Post by: Guy on 07 July 2011, 21:42

cover your electrics!!

Title: Re: A silly numpty.........
Post by: Luke1981 on 08 July 2011, 13:04

as above, spray all your electrical components, spark plugs, ht leads, dizzy cap etc with WD40

Title: Re: A silly numpty.........
Post by: sharki786 on 08 July 2011, 15:09

try washing the engine from the inside :grin:
DOH, you always coverings yours electronicsings!  :tongue:

Title: Re: A silly numpty.........
Post by: SoundillusioN on 08 July 2011, 15:12

Quote from: sharki786 on 08 July 2011, 15:09

try washing the engine from the inside :grin:
DOH, you always coverings yours electronicsings!  :tongue:

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTd4Qxlwg0ic5okzzbJMBmirHxJjphJPhJaPsuRpMoEPYnQaky4NA&t=1)

 :grin:

Title: Re: A silly numpty.........
Post by: sharki786 on 08 July 2011, 15:32

internet providings :grin: (blaming the wife!)

Title: Re: A silly numpty.........
Post by: Gti Gerbil on 08 July 2011, 16:39

check round the crank sensor wiring, escpecially up near the sensor

if you have hit this cabling with a powerwash and its slightly brittle,

this would cause engine probs including lack of spark, im sure a power wash is what finally sent my one off to the engine block in the sky