Author Topic: Mk2 Golf GTI 16v not starting - HELP!  (Read 1426 times)

Offline speaight123

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Mk2 Golf GTI 16v not starting - HELP!
« on: 10 November 2013, 16:32 »
hi all - my 1988 mk2 16v gti k-jet is turning over but not starting - not even firing - so far I have checked/done

cleaned dizzy cap
checked leads and sparks - all good sparks on test
injectors - fuel is getting to the sparks
air filter intake - cleaned breather hoses
idle stabilization valve - cleaned
most plug connections and earths - checked cleaned
it has a decent battery and starter motor
5th injector check - is spraying
ignition coil is ok and has good earth

the engine is a bit grubby but cleaned all connextions up - tired advancing and retarding the dizzy on turn over still no good

the fuel accumulator has been primed several times also , im getting a good feed of fuel on the injectors so don't think its that

it was running fine - starting from cold would fire then be bit lumpy on idle - if starting second go it would take good 10 seconds then fire

any help or past experience with this one anyone ?

thanks alan


Offline GOLF-MK3-GTI

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Re: Mk2 Golf GTI 16v not starting - HELP!
« Reply #1 on: 12 November 2013, 22:27 »
Theres a vacuum pipe under the airbox, check to see if it's come loose.