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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: tonysgti on 11 August 2011, 20:29

Title: v5 non runner?
Post by: tonysgti on 11 August 2011, 20:29

my friend has just purchased a golf v5. it is a non runner, its got petrol, got a spark(although looked alittle weak?) but wont run? just turns over? scanned the car and nothing is coming up? any ideas?

Title: Re: v5 non runner?
Post by: Granta Gti on 11 August 2011, 21:01

Camshaft or crankshaft position sensors?

Title: Re: v5 non runner?
Post by: Wayne on 11 August 2011, 21:21

So many things it could be but sounds sensor related

Title: Re: v5 non runner?
Post by: tonysgti on 11 August 2011, 22:00

I though sensor but I have scanned it afew times? Nothing came up?

Title: Re: v5 non runner?
Post by: tonysgti on 12 August 2011, 08:31

any ideas? as its been scanned i thought that would rule out sensors? dont fancy buying sensors for no reason due to money.

Title: Re: v5 non runner?
Post by: robz on 12 August 2011, 09:17

Not up on your engine, but I'm sure sometimes the crank sensor doesn't ping codes? Maybe worth trying it!!
Coil pack too?

Title: Re: v5 non runner?
Post by: vwblackmk4gti on 12 August 2011, 15:25

if you got spark and petrol, but no bang then you most probably got no compressor,

check the cylinders compression.

Title: Re: v5 non runner?
Post by: Granta Gti on 12 August 2011, 15:48

I suppose the sensors would have thrown up a code, if no compression I think your next bet would be to check the timing ( do the V5s have chains or belts?) if it is belt driven and if nothing from that whip the head off.

Title: Re: v5 non runner?
Post by: Wayne on 12 August 2011, 15:49

Quote from: Granta Gti on 12 August 2011, 15:48

I suppose the sensors would have thrown up a code, if no compression I think your next bet would be to check the timing ( do the V5s have chains or belts?) if it is belt driven and if nothing from that whip the head off.

Chain driven :afro:

Also worth remembering early ones were noted for piston problems

Title: Re: v5 non runner?
Post by: Granta Gti on 12 August 2011, 15:55

Oh ha ha

Title: Re: v5 non runner?
Post by: renorti on 23 December 2011, 21:30

if you find out what part you need call me,as i'm breaking a v5. it had a new crank sensor as well got receipt.