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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: GTI_16V on 18 May 2005, 12:40

Title: Car won't start!!
Post by: GTI_16V on 18 May 2005, 12:40

Following on from my post this morning about stalling (don't know if they are connected) - my 16v won't start this morning!!    :sad:

It's trying to start, but is not catching at all - as if there is no fuel getting through.  I've noticed that the last couple of mornings that the car has taken a bit longer to start, but it got there in the end.  Now this!!  Help!!    What should i be checking first??

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: tinman on 18 May 2005, 13:03

Had something similar before the rebuild and it was the distributor that was shagged. Another bad starting problem turned out to be the coil breaking down.

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: Gambit on 18 May 2005, 13:32

can u hear the fuel pump prime when u turn the ignition on? u need to check n see if you are getting a spark when turning over.

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: GTI_16V on 18 May 2005, 13:40

Excuse my ignorance, but what does prime mean?!  I take it, i should be listening out for a noise near the fuel tank when the ignition is on?

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: Gambit on 18 May 2005, 13:54

when you turn the ignition to on, do u get a buzzing noise that lasts for about 2-3 secs?

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: GTI_16V on 18 May 2005, 14:10

Yes!

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: GTI_16V on 18 May 2005, 16:36

Right, got the the car started with a push start and it seems to be running ok.  I'm gonna check the plugs and filters etc and hopefully it will be ok.  Anything else i should be checking?

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: GTI_16V on 20 May 2005, 12:02

Changed filters, plugs and put some fuel cleaner in for good measure and she seems to be running fine!!  Nice one!

Cheers!

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: Gambit on 20 May 2005, 12:19

did u change the fuel filter also yeah?

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: Organisys on 20 May 2005, 12:22

If you bumped it ok, and it now runs ok, this could mean it was just a weak battery. Do you do just short trips?

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: GTI_16V on 21 May 2005, 08:17

Battery is newish so it's not that.

Yes the fuel filter was changed!  What a difference!! Highly recommended maintainence!!

Title: Re: Car won't start!!
Post by: Ricky_M on 21 May 2005, 16:12

Maybe there is a blockage in the fuel sytem. Give it a good blast to clear out any crap.