mk3 16 valver wont start

[mrwotto]

hi, my mk3 16valver has decided to stop working, it turns over but has does not, got the aa out who sent a local garage out, he checked a few things, but could not get it going, he reckons its a VW dealer job, the thing he did point out is the rev counter is not moving when it is turning over, has anyone got any idea tha may help me?

[golfvr6]

If it isn't the obvious ie. fuel problem , failed ignition pack, then maybe a sensor has gone on the engine. I think the 16v has a crank or cam sender, probably worth getting the car on a fault reader.

[TOFF]

I've had a few problem recently with mine..the engine turn over but refuses to start, this only happens if i've not run it for a few days, and since the cold weather arrived. Otherwise it starts fine...don't know if it the same problem but is frustrating!!

[golfvr6]

Damp getting in the ht leads?

[mrwotto]

it had been on a 40 miile run yesterday, then i took it into town (about 1 mile) stopped at shop to get some milk, and then it would not start so i dont think it cud be damp cud it?

[mk1]

The old ECU-fuel pump relay problem again?. Search the archives .
Steve.

[mrwotto]

the aa uy checked the fuel pump and reckoned it was working ok, he said it was definately a lack of spark problem!  I think the coils the most likely problem at the minute

[mrwotto]

me and kniterider have had a look at the car this morning, and i have power coming into the coil but nothing coming out, so i am 90% sure that the coil is the fault!!! Just need to source a coil now to try it!

Thanks to everyone, especially kniterider for your help!

[mk1]

Check the ign amp, another known fault.

[mrwotto]

well i got myself a 2nd hand coil today from the srappy so with any luck i will be back runing again tommorrow, does anyone know what the 3rd wire is for that goes to the coil, abviuously one is live and one is neutral why the 3rd wire?