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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: underground91 on 27 November 2011, 03:11

Title: Mk2 golf not starting after gearbox change
Post by: underground91 on 27 November 2011, 03:11

hi there was wondering if you could help me with a problem..
i have a 1.3 mk2 golf 89

i just changed the gearbox on it,
and now the car doesnt want to fire up, ignition lights like the oil come on but the battery light one doesnt come on at all and stays off
and when i turn the key off, the fuel gauge stays on and so does the handbrake light.. it then cuts out a few mins later..

i also cant hear the starter spining either, what could be possibly wrong..??   

Title: Re: Mk2 golf not starting after gearbox change
Post by: Bigdunc on 27 November 2011, 10:21

have u put the earth back on?

Title: Re: Mk2 golf not starting after gearbox change
Post by: underground91 on 27 November 2011, 14:19

Yhh put that back on, i checked all plugs around the starter and that too theyre all fine, i just checked now, and the earth on the GB has got abit of rust around it

Title: Re: Mk2 golf not starting after gearbox change
Post by: Simpson on 27 November 2011, 22:06

sure it is the right gearbox? its not catching flywheel or anything
?

Title: Re: Mk2 golf not starting after gearbox change
Post by: underground91 on 28 November 2011, 17:00

Just got it Sorted last night  :laugh:, was the gearbox ground, spent an hour n abit ith a wire brush WD40 and some sand paper on the ground, now fires up, no electrical gremlins  :grin: :grin: :grin: :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk2 golf not starting after gearbox change
Post by: clipperjay on 28 November 2011, 17:48

Try doubling the earth cable its the best thing as a fail safe due to oxidising!
The best substitue cable I've used is off a corrado they are much thicker and better insulated!