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Title: HELP - VW MKIII Driver (My first golf)
Post by: Disturbance on 23 March 2012, 23:15

I've recently bought a MKIII golf "M" reg, I've recently had some troubles with the car since I tried to start her with the spark plugs earthed to the rocker cover with a screw driver placed on there (wasn't me  :rolleyes: ). But since smoke appeared I've not once been able to start her again.

As soon as I attempt to tick her over I just getting a ticking noise from down by the fuses. Unaware of what it could be as I've tried it with all of the relays out seperately.

Any help will be appreciated and soon enough ill grab a few pictures of her ;)

Thanks

Daniel

Title: Re: HELP - VW MKIII Driver (My first golf)
Post by: JC on 23 March 2012, 23:17

best dropping down into the mk3 section  :wink:

Title: Re: HELP - VW MKIII Driver (My first golf)
Post by: Jimble on 24 March 2012, 00:08

Dead battery?

Title: Re: HELP - VW MKIII Driver (My first golf)
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 March 2012, 12:16

Are you saying someone turned it over with a spark plug out and a screwdriver was in the equation, shorting the spark to the rocker cover?

Title: Re: HELP - VW MKIII Driver (My first golf)
Post by: JC on 24 March 2012, 12:41

you just had to ask didnt you shaun  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: HELP - VW MKIII Driver (My first golf)
Post by: leigh_harty on 24 March 2012, 16:58

Quote from: Chuff on 24 March 2012, 12:41

you just had to ask didnt you shaun  :lipsrsealed:

:grin: :grin:

Title: Re: HELP - VW MKIII Driver (My first golf)
Post by: olliemk3 on 24 March 2012, 20:05

sounds like you could of shorted something, you say you only get clicking from relays, find an electrical manual, check fuses, replace starter relays, check you havent got any fried wiring, if you see burnt wires you could be in for a new loom