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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Ozz on 06 September 2012, 16:42

Title: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: Ozz on 06 September 2012, 16:42: So as the title says my mk2 gti just died on me, started gradually slowing down until it stops now when I turn the key the engine starts for a couple of turns and dies. I've checked for anything obvious but can't spot anything, I'm thinking fuel delivery problem, either crud in the tank or a dodgy pump, if so I don't think there's anything I can do roadside, but wanted to know if anyone had any bright ideas?

Cheers,

Ozz
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: RandomJord on 06 September 2012, 16:50: Rotor arm?
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: Ozz on 06 September 2012, 22:46: Checked that, all a bit dirty in the dizzy cap but no change after a clean up. Ended up getting a very dodgy tow home from a mate, still pretty sure its fuel delivery problem. Best case scenario will be that the fuel gauge is buggered and the tanks empty!
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: Ozz on 07 September 2012, 17:42: All good, put some petrol in and jobs a good 'un :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: xxChrisxx on 07 September 2012, 18:52: Quote from: Ozz on 07 September 2012, 17:42
All good, put some petrol in and jobs a good 'un :embarrassed:

Sorry but the following has to be done for running out of fuel:

:laugh: :laugh:AAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHARRR!!! :laugh: :laugh:

Mk2, no fuel, dodgy sender gauge?
Been there and done that mate, mine went on the Snake Pass.

I got a right ribbing.
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: Ozz on 07 September 2012, 22:48: Its ok ive already laughed at myself, I deserve it :wink:

Same thing happened with the sender on my old beetle, although that thing had so many problems it didnt rank highly on the "to fix" list! Still never cool for a car enthusiast to run out of petrol!
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: RandomJord on 08 September 2012, 16:59: Quote from: Ozz on 07 September 2012, 17:42
All good, put some petrol in and jobs a good 'un :embarrassed:

Bit of 2006 E38 dejavu!
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: Ozz on 15 September 2012, 21:23: I dont recall that, my memory's shot, did i run out then too? :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: Lewy on 15 September 2012, 21:36: Mint!
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: molegti on 17 September 2012, 12:13: Done it as well, it was the senders fault though not mine.
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: RandomJord on 17 September 2012, 19:10: Quote from: Ozz on 15 September 2012, 21:23
I dont recall that, my memory's shot, did i run out then too? :embarrassed:

The mk1 van.... Out of diesel on the M4 near slough.... Dash to a petrol station in my old Cupra R.... Made us miss the meet with the rest of the gang at the services!
Title: Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
Post by: Ozz on 24 September 2012, 17:53: Ah yeh now I remember, ok mark this up as occasion 3 I suppose! Going to start emptying the tank on all my new cars to check the gauge is working!