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Live in Hope
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MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
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03 July 2009, 06:16 »
HI, just gone out to my motor and it does not even turn over? loads of battery power! everything working apart from when i turn the key nothining? fans lights all come on
It's never missed a beat so far
Any ideas?
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Andy-H
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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
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03 July 2009, 07:59 »
Seen a few posts like this before where one of the possible failings could be a faulty ignition switch
Have you checked all your fuses??
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ianw3321
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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
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03 July 2009, 10:16 »
I am an auto electrician which is where you need to go as you cannot guess, have to do tests but chances are if battery is indeed ok, then probably the starter motor
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dr.gonzo
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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
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03 July 2009, 14:38 »
mines done this once or twice, do you have an imobiliser fitted? it may have triggered.
for me it was a case of locking the car, unlocking and then the imobiliser reset and it started no problem
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ianw3321
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03 July 2009, 15:58 »
If its immobiliser you wont get any ignition lights lock then unlock.
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MrBounce
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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
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03 July 2009, 16:43 »
Try "Lifting" your key as you turn it on the spring swith in the ignition barrell - it may be worn and not contacting properly.
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Live in Hope
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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
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03 July 2009, 17:34 »
Thanks for all the reply's!
AA man came out to car why i was at work and it started first time? he is a family friend and gave it a good going over and found nothing?
Will have to see if it happens again, might be one of your suggestions above?
Once again thanks for your help
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VW Mel
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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
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03 July 2009, 17:43 »
Hope it keeps going
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