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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Strev on 29 May 2007, 16:12

Title: Going crazy.
Post by: Strev on 29 May 2007, 16:12: A few weeks ago I posted a query about the ignition of my mkII 8v gti. Basically, I loose all ignition (all warning lights, engine) intermittently but radio and headlights still work (so cannot be an earthing issues). At first its just momentary loss, and you hear a clicking from one of the relays in the fuse box - I think this could be the one for the fuel pump when the circuit is broken- which then gets more and more frequent.

The thing is, this gets worse and worse the longer the car is driven for until eventually it cuts out every time you re-start it.

I have replaced the ignition switch and checked the wire which comes from the Alternator. Any ideas folks?

Otherwise the garage will replace everything at huge cost.
Title: Re: Going crazy.
Post by: monzablue16v on 29 May 2007, 18:46: Have you replaced the fuel pump relay could be going mad and shorting the ignition out.
Title: Re: Going crazy.
Post by: hockeylad72 on 29 May 2007, 19:25: Quote from: monzablue16v on 29 May 2007, 18:46
Have you replaced the fuel pump relay could be going mad and shorting the ignition out.

I had same problem, think it was only Ã‚£11 from dealers for a new one
Title: Re: Going crazy.
Post by: Ben Lessani on 29 May 2007, 19:54: almost definately could be an earthing issue.....you have 2 earths.

battery > chassis
battery > engine

the engine isn't connected to the chassis in any way, rubber mounts seperate it from the chassis. your headlights, stereo etc. are all grounded off the chassis. but if the engine earth is snapped/loose, it describes everything you mentioned. double check it!
Title: Re: Going crazy.
Post by: Strev on 29 May 2007, 20:14: Thanks for those suggestions. If relay and it was shorting ignition, would the ignition come back on again or would it just blow the fuse? I have noticed it a bit warm and whenever the problem occurs, a sharp kick to that area make it come back, if only for a few seconds!

Will definately check the earth too.
Title: Re: Going crazy.
Post by: rubjonny on 30 May 2007, 13:24: sounds like the x-over relay (#18) or the ignition switch to me :)
Title: Re: Going crazy.
Post by: Strev on 30 May 2007, 16:12: What is the X-over relay? What does it do?
Title: Re: Going crazy.
Post by: rubjonny on 30 May 2007, 16:26: it switches off all non-essential components while the engine is turning over, things like the wipers, headlights, blower etc :)
Title: Re: Going crazy.
Post by: G60GTI16V on 30 May 2007, 16:31: talking electrics, sometimes when i get out of my car the body has created some static and when i step out touch the door to push it shut "TICK" i get a little static shock, any resolutions for this persiting?
Thanks
Title: Re: Going crazy.
Post by: rubjonny on 30 May 2007, 16:34: try different shoes, does it to me in my work shoes, but not in my trainers :grin:
Thats what them rubber strips cars had hanging off the back were for back in the 80s ;)
Title: Re: Going crazy.
Post by: j_s on 31 May 2007, 11:32: To solve or to reduce static shocks, as you get out of the car before you put your feet down touch the metal of the outside of the car, put feet down and continue to touch metalwork, always works for me :smiley: