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Title: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: arran.concept on 01 May 2013, 22:22

Recently changed crank shaft sensor, still not fixed the problem, car won't start :( any suggestions please

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 01 May 2013, 23:15

Need more info,

when won't it start, hot or cold?

Any lights flash on dash, such as oil light. Does it cut out or anything?

Have you had it on vag-com? And how come you changed crank sensor?

Need to be more specific?

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: arran.concept on 02 May 2013, 19:05

Won't start at all, and the cars putting out no readings.
Few local mechanics thought it could be the crank sensor.
Everything's normal with clocks ect just isn't firing up :( fuel pumps fine ect just doesn't seem to start mate.

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: DCmk3 on 02 May 2013, 19:08

Is it sparking?

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: sharki786 on 02 May 2013, 20:05

Quote from: DCmk3 on 02 May 2013, 19:08

Is it sparking?

Thats what i would do. If your getting petrol into the engine then check the spark. An old sprak plug on the 1st (drivers side) lead and lean it against the engine if coil pack is good you will see a small spark if not then coil pack is fooked. But make sure you get a good earth by touching the engine side

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 03 May 2013, 09:43

Have you changed coil recently? I think its your coil.

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: arran.concept on 03 May 2013, 16:14

Quote from: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 03 May 2013, 09:43

Have you changed coil recently? I think its your coil.

I will go try this now, can you explain a bit very what to do :)? Cheers mate

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 03 May 2013, 16:20

Quote from: arran.concept on 03 May 2013, 16:14

Quote from: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 03 May 2013, 09:43

Have you changed coil recently? I think its your coil.

I will go try this now, can you explain a bit very what to do :)? Cheers mate

well firstly you will need another ignition coil, borrow one to try out or buy a new one. It's located under bulkhead, near coolant bottle.

Was your car driving fine before it refused to start?, if so I'm defo sure it's coil.

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: arran.concept on 03 May 2013, 16:51

Yeh mate drove 6miles parked the car and went to McDonalds and came out an the car just wouldn't fire up

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: arran.concept on 03 May 2013, 16:56

60**miles, the starter goes and goes but just doesn't fire up :(

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 03 May 2013, 17:13

Get a coil, common to go. They're cheap, not expensive at all.

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: christomk3gti on 04 May 2013, 09:09

Mine done the same thing 6mth ago. Coil pack fitted. Sorted it.

Title: Re: Gti 8v still won't start :( HELP
Post by: arran.concept on 04 May 2013, 13:14

Thank you very much :) haha chuffed to bits I have the mk3 out and about, simple fitting of the new ignition coil has cured her :) running sweet. Ordered new ignition leads just to seal the deal :) firing them on Tuesday.

Thanks again mate appreciate your help