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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: xXAHXx112 on 17 September 2014, 19:59

Title: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: xXAHXx112 on 17 September 2014, 19:59
had my mark 3 golf a little over 4 months now and never missed a beat. was driving home a few days ago when the engine just stopped revving, kept pressing the throttle and nothing happened. stopped in lay by and car cut out, managed to get it going again and got it home but now it wont start at all, had a look at the HT leads, the rotor arm and spark plugs but they are all fine. anyone any ideas?
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: madmanmart on 17 September 2014, 22:20
Has it got spark, if not then check the coil.
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: xXAHXx112 on 18 September 2014, 18:55
its got a spark, looked at the coil too :/ .. im stumped
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: roberto on 18 September 2014, 20:16
what model of mk3 is it?
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: itavaltalainen on 18 September 2014, 23:55
Quote from: roberto on 18 September 2014, 20:16
what model of mk3 is it?

yeah, that'd be really good to know...
engine code please...  :smiley:
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: sharki786 on 19 September 2014, 06:58
Checked the fuel pump and ecu relays? When you turn the ignition on can u hear a whining noise (fuel pump)
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: xXAHXx112 on 19 September 2014, 20:09
Quote from: xXAHXx112 on 17 September 2014, 19:59
had my mark 3 golf a little over 4 months now and never missed a beat. was driving home a few days ago when the engine just stopped revving, kept pressing the throttle and nothing happened. stopped in lay by and car cut out, managed to get it going again and got it home but now it wont start at all, had a look at the HT leads, the rotor arm and spark plugs but they are all fine. anyone any ideas?

you know what, i havent no .. dont hear anything except it coughing :( .. as for the engine code, its a bit dark! will get it tomorrow!
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: sharki786 on 20 September 2014, 08:30
Turn ignition on and listen for the whine noise. That will be the fuel pump priming
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: xXAHXx112 on 22 September 2014, 19:23
right, got it started!! will run for about 5 - 10 mins and then cut out again, rev counter will hit zero while engine still running, and the oil and battery light will flash at me .. been told it might be the engine speed sensor? is that right?
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: itavaltalainen on 22 September 2014, 20:01
Yes it might be the hall sender, but that will only stop it running on engines that don't have a crank sensor as well, so spit out the engine code already?!

with engine code I can also tell you correct part number and possibly give you instructions on how to change it ;)
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: xXAHXx112 on 22 September 2014, 20:43
haha, sorry .. engine code is AGG 174 898 :)
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: itavaltalainen on 22 September 2014, 21:12
Check the crankshaft sensor + wiring... it lives behind the oil filter flange.
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: sharki786 on 23 September 2014, 07:03
Duff fuel pump or ecu relay. After 5 mins seems like a dud relay
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 23 September 2014, 09:31
I'd also look at cleaning the throttle body
Title: Re: mk3 golf not starting
Post by: xXAHXx112 on 07 October 2014, 18:59
was crankshaft sensor .. will upload a pic of what mine looked like aha