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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Stevegeraghty on 19 March 2013, 23:17

Title: My mk3 golf gti wont start
Post by: Stevegeraghty on 19 March 2013, 23:17

I have a mk 3 golf gti  and has been running fine until the other day when it wouldnt start after having a look my breather hose had split ive replaced it but still not starting it sounds fine when i try ( no clicking or anything) any help with possibilities appreciated

Title: Re: My mk3 golf gti wont start
Post by: Lumpz on 20 March 2013, 00:28

Have you checked for a spark? Could be coilpack? Common problem.

Title: Re: My mk3 golf gti wont start
Post by: Stevegeraghty on 20 March 2013, 00:58

Thanks will give it a try

Title: Re: My mk3 golf gti wont start
Post by: carpetviper on 20 March 2013, 07:15

+ 1 for the coilpack had to replace mine on the 8v.

Title: Re: My mk3 golf gti wont start
Post by: mattrobinson1982 on 21 March 2013, 08:08

Just bought a none runner; that was coil pack. When you put ignition on can you hear the fuel pump relay prime the pump? Could be a relay gone down....