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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: eck1997robbie on 02 December 2006, 02:41

Title: Non starting
Post by: eck1997robbie on 02 December 2006, 02:41

Hello all. I'm new here! Please offer some advice to a troubled Scotsman. My 1980 Gti has lost it's spark completely. Coil renewed and distributor tests ok. Ignition amplifier module also replaced, and yet no spark whatsoever! Car has history of fuse box problems, may my troubles lie here? Its been 3 weeks now, please help before my handbrake siezes on! Any advice will be greatly apprciated, and i can be emailed at eck1997robbie@hotmail.co.uk

Title: Re: Non starting
Post by: gibby on 04 December 2006, 12:51

If it's had history of fuse box problems then check the fuel relay switch as these tend to get all gunked up on the connections as they're renowned for burning the plastic around their connections to the fuse box. Try and sandpaper the connections on the one that's already there before buying another one from GSF as they're about £20.

Title: Re: Non starting
Post by: eck1997robbie on 08 December 2006, 19:36

Thanks for your reply Alphonso! I tried a brand new fuel pump relay and no differance was made. But thank you. It looks like I,ll have to bite the bullet and buy a new fuse box. I was ruling it out cos there is a good live and earth at the coil, and the hall sender on the disributor pulses accordingly, it's just that i cant get a spark to appear at plugs or the king lead for that matter. The plot thickens......... :cry: