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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: M41K1T on 17 November 2003, 13:13

Title: HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: M41K1T on 17 November 2003, 13:13

Recently purchased a mark 1 golf gti convertible 1.8 8v on a D-plate. just changed the fuel filter(the on under the bonnet) and the car doesn't start any more! Need help ASAP
Plz.
P.S this site is fat

Title: Re:car won't start
Post by: golfvr6 on 17 November 2003, 15:54

Is the fuel filter the right way round? there should be an arrow on it.

Title: Re:car won't start
Post by: M41K1T on 18 November 2003, 09:38

yep, iv'e tried everything. nothing seems to work. don't wanna take it to garage, it'll cost to much.

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: richandhazel on 20 November 2003, 01:09

If you've put the filter in the right way round then maybe it just needs some cranking to get the fuel px up?

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: tomrc on 24 November 2003, 11:49

unlucky mate you must have deep pockets to fix that

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: M41K1T on 27 November 2003, 16:40

You r joking aint u? N e more views plz? help much appreciated.

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: danhock on 27 November 2003, 17:21

Could be an unpleasant job but try sucking fuel through the pipe from the tank...

You need to make sure fuel is getting through, may be one mutha of an air block or something stuck in the pipe..

Good luck..

ps. probably best not to have a cigarette for awhile afterwards

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: anovadose on 28 November 2003, 16:02

Do u mean the bit between the fuel filter and the engine?
Do you think it is the air fuel mixture or is it a more serious problem?

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: Golfgal on 28 November 2003, 16:23

sell it and get a decent car like a mk2  :P

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: sKrEwBaLL on 28 November 2003, 16:26

Quote from: mk1golfgticonv on 17 November 2003, 13:13

P.S this site is fat

Maybe its just big-boned

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: M41K1T on 05 December 2003, 14:10

Yo danhock done that still not workin any1else with n e ideas?  ???

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 05 December 2003, 16:20

With the filter off turn the engine and se if any fuel squirts out the pipe, if it doesnt you know there is a problem. may be a case of replacing the fuel lines. But check if your fuel pump is working first.

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: sam.alloys on 10 December 2003, 15:00

try turning your ignition on if your fuel pump makes a funny noise means it under preesure and you  might need to replace your fuel pump.

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: mk1 on 10 December 2003, 19:39

Take the rubber pipe off the metering unit, lift the flap and stick a piece of card between the flap and the housing to hold the flap up about 5mm. Crank the engine with the throttle floored, is should fire then stall due to it flooding. Remove cardboard, refit pipe (make sure it's on all the way round) and crank again on full throttle untill it starts. Steve's way to bleed Kjet systems double quick  ;)
Steve.

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: richandhazel on 11 December 2003, 03:20

Yep, I can see how that would work. Thats another gem to add to my growing list of top tips from this forum ;)

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: M41K1T on 12 December 2003, 12:00

Thanks mk1 i'll have 2 give that a go after work, just as a back up what if it doesn't work?

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: vixteris on 13 December 2003, 01:56

my car hasnt started for 6 months chill out and appreciate how beautiful it is compared to a mark 2

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: mk1mat on 13 December 2003, 10:29

when the engine is cranked and then stopped, listen for the fuel pump running on for a second or so (know a few people whove had problems with relay) there are two fuel pumps on some mk1's and only one on others, (one with two has a lift pump situated in tank) unusual for a pump to just stop though but anything has got to be worth a try.
Good luck!

Title: Re:HELP My car won't start!!
Post by: M41K1T on 16 December 2003, 12:27

Posted by: vixter  Posted on: December 13, 2003, 01:56  
'My car hasnt started for 6 months chill out and appreciate how beautiful it is compared to a mark 2'


Yeah i know what ur saying but i think it would have more affect on the road! mind the weathers not great is it?
Havent tried any of ur suggestions cos its to cold in the garage, jus barely have the courage to step into cold for a zoot, but a i have took on board what u all have said and as soon as it warms up i'm gonna go for it.

Cheers guys!

Also Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!  ;D ;)