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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: BIG D on 29 April 2005, 23:50

Title: wont stay started
Post by: BIG D on 29 April 2005, 23:50

When i start the car i have to keep the key turned to keep it running as soon as i let go it cuts out can anyone tell me what it is.  :cry:

Title: Re: wont stay started
Post by: monkeyalan on 30 April 2005, 10:14

haynes says

1. loose or faulty electrical connections in the ignition curcuit

2. vacuum leak

3. blocked injector/injection system fault

hope that helps
 

Title: Re: wont stay started
Post by: davero on 30 April 2005, 22:32

sounds like a faulty ignition switch, but could any of the above

Title: Re: wont stay started
Post by: tianaroja on 01 May 2005, 10:33

ignition switch is definitely favourite

Title: Re: wont stay started
Post by: BIG D on 03 May 2005, 16:18

thanx for saying the ignition because thats what it is


 :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: wont stay started
Post by: mrwotto on 03 May 2005, 16:58

Glad you found the problem mate, I have had the same problem on my MK2, and was the switch

Paul

Title: Re: wont stay started
Post by: davero on 03 May 2005, 18:39

 :smiley:glad you got sorted mate. ignition switch went on mine a few monthes back