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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: LPG'd Oakie on 07 June 2004, 12:10

Title: 16v Won't start!
Post by: LPG'd Oakie on 07 June 2004, 12:10

Hi Guys/Girls,

Just got a non running 16v and am after some help!

When I turn the ignition, the engine turns over, but there is no spark to the plugs.

Using the lead from the coil to the dizzy, there is one spark, then nothing.

The black plastic clip (hall sender?) on the side of the dizzy has been snapped off, but is still attached with the wires, and the fuel pump can be heard priming when the ignition is turned.

what should I be looking into....(apart from a new car!)[tr][/tr]

Title: Re:16v Won't start!
Post by: dan on 07 June 2004, 12:15

Is fuel getting to the filter?

Title: Re:16v Won't start!
Post by: LPG'd Oakie on 07 June 2004, 12:18

Theres fuel to the plugs, so I assume so?

Title: Re:16v Won't start!
Post by: golfvr6 on 07 June 2004, 23:45

If there is a spark from the coil to the dizzy, but no spark to the plugs , then you need a new hall sender, or if you can't be bothered then just buy a new dizzy.

Title: Re:16v Won't start!
Post by: LPG'd Oakie on 08 June 2004, 14:29

Thanks,

I found that the old one had lost one of its wires, so replaced that.

Now I have a spark, and have still got fuel, but it still won't start

Anybody else?

Title: Re:16v Won't start!
Post by: golfvr6 on 08 June 2004, 15:39

You have spark at the cylinders?
If so check ignition timing.