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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: papperbear on 13 May 2004, 08:16

Title: Engine problems
Post by: papperbear on 13 May 2004, 08:16

I need some advice - my car runs fine for most of the time but every so often it just wont start.  This usually happens when I've been in the car, parked it up, left it for about 30 - 60 mins.  When I come to start the car it just ticks over but doesnt actually start.  I have to leave it for 5 - 10mins then it will start eventually - has anyone else had the same problem?

I thought it might be a wet starter motor?

Cheers

Title: Re:Engine problems
Post by: richy on 13 May 2004, 08:54

I had similar problem.  Temp sensor was broken, so the engine didn't realise it was warm, and so got the fuel-air mix wrong when trying to start it up again.

Title: Re:Engine problems
Post by: rac_gti on 13 May 2004, 10:32

yeah my was the same  it was the temp sensor knackered ! it was replaced under warranty.

Title: Re:Engine problems
Post by: papperbear on 13 May 2004, 13:04

Richy - was your sensor replaced under warrany?  If not can you remember how much it was?