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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: tinman on 10 February 2015, 03:34

Title: Place your bets - what broke?
Post by: tinman on 10 February 2015, 03:34

Ok, long story.

Golf laid up in storage for a few years after it's extensive/expensive resto. Golf travelled to the US in 2013.

Now you know the sound with ignition at position 1 with the fuel pumps whirring. It sounded a bit weak when I collected it. Also, idling was a problem. 400 miles home, and the car is fine.

A few months later, the whir is sounding weaker than ever, until one day, no whir, and no starting.

So - bets please - what died?

Title: Re: Place your bets - what broke?
Post by: Waspy on 10 February 2015, 07:17

You have checked the battery, right?

Title: Re: Place your bets - what broke?
Post by: tinman on 10 February 2015, 14:46

Battery is ok. It will turn over merrily, just never start, which is why I'm thinking fuel pump.

Title: Re: Place your bets - what broke?
Post by: jezza16v on 10 February 2015, 20:06

Fuel pump or fuel pump relay?

Title: Re: Place your bets - what broke?
Post by: Mr Blue on 10 February 2015, 21:53

lift pump in tank/main pump under car