Author Topic: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!  (Read 1027 times)

Offline Live in Hope

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MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
« on: 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 :undecided:
It's never missed a beat so far :sad:

Any ideas?

Offline Andy-H

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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
« Reply #1 on: 03 July 2009, 07:59 »
Seen a few posts like this before where one of the possible failings could be a faulty ignition switch  :undecided:

Have you checked all your fuses??
'95 Mystic blue Mk3 2.0l 8v - gone
'93 2.0l 16v Corrado - gone (and missed)
'02 A4 Quattro sport - gone
'91 Black 2.1 16v Corrado -gone
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ianw3321

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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
« Reply #2 on: 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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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
« Reply #3 on: 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

ianw3321

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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
« Reply #4 on: 03 July 2009, 15:58 »
If its immobiliser you wont get any ignition lights lock then unlock.

Offline MrBounce

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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
« Reply #5 on: 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.  :nerd:


Keeping schtum. Mostly.

Offline Live in Hope

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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
« Reply #6 on: 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 :smiley:

Offline VW Mel

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Re: MK3 8v Wont start? HELP!
« Reply #7 on: 03 July 2009, 17:43 »
Hope it keeps going :smiley: