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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Jakarmy on 17 July 2007, 07:43

Title: Car revs die when trying to start it??
Post by: Jakarmy on 17 July 2007, 07:43: :undecided:
Just started to do this within the last few days. Turn the ignition key, car starts, but immediately the revs drop to nothing and the engine dies. It might start on the next turn of the key, or this could go on for another few times before she eventually starts. Car is running great, no misfires etc.
Any ideas would be welcome before i start spending loads of money on things i dont need.

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Car revs die when trying to start it??
Post by: oggy on 17 July 2007, 12:11: check crank sensor (hall sensor) on distributor rotor shaft - see mk3 johnny post
Title: Re: Car revs die when trying to start it??
Post by: Len on 17 July 2007, 12:12: Also worth a look are the vent pipes around the manifold and up to the ECU.
Title: Re: Car revs die when trying to start it??
Post by: boneybradley on 17 July 2007, 12:17: Or ecu temp sensor????? cost about Ã‚£10 and take 2 minutes to fit