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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: vee-dub on 24 October 2012, 14:35

Title: mk2 golf gti not starting
Post by: vee-dub on 24 October 2012, 14:35

hi i have a 8v golf gti mk2 i took the front end off and now it dont start with the front end off is there a reason or will it start when i put it back together do you think   
help!!! thanks

Title: Re: mk2 golf gti not starting
Post by: Mr Blue on 24 October 2012, 15:26

If it doesn't crank over then I bet you nocked the starter motor wire  :tongue:

Ignition on then you can always bridge the thick red wire terminal on the starter to the red/black wire terminal.
- car out of gear obviously  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: mk2 golf gti not starting
Post by: vee-dub on 24 October 2012, 22:13

no it does not and when i did there was little puffs of smoke coming from the engine bay,that could be why i will have a look and get back thanks mr blue.

Title: Re: mk2 golf gti not starting
Post by: vee-dub on 26 October 2012, 18:18

it was the starter motor has completely gone thanks for your help