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Offline ollie2009uk

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Golf Mk3 1.4 8V
« on: 28 August 2009, 13:08 »
Hi all,

I'm new to the forum so please be gentle! I Have a MK3 Golf 1.4 8v on a P reg. Its been sitting for about 1 month with no one starting it etc. I went to move it the other day and it didnt even tick over once. It made a weird noise that seemed to come from the fuse compartment under the stearing wheel. I've now located the noise its a clicking noise from a relay with 167 on it?!

I charged the battery over night and stil no luck, today i tried to jump it off my other car but still no luck. It only cranks over once!

I cant think whatelse it might be. If someone could suggest something for me to try I would be very greatful.

Many thanks Ollie :smiley:
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Offline VR6-Joe

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Re: Golf Mk3 1.4 8V
« Reply #1 on: 28 August 2009, 13:16 »
Relay no. 167 is your fuel pump relay mate.

Get that changed and see what happens?
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Re: Golf Mk3 1.4 8V
« Reply #2 on: 28 August 2009, 13:20 »
Thanks mate,

I read on the web that its a fuel relay. But would that cause the car not even to crank when i try to start it? Its such a weird thing sometimes it does not even make a noise and the dash lights come on as normal but when i turn the key it all dies!? I just ran a Voltage meter over the battery and its reading 12v!
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Re: Golf Mk3 1.4 8V
« Reply #3 on: 28 August 2009, 13:28 »
Are the battery terminals done up tight?

Have you tried bump starting it as the starter motor may have given up?
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Re: Golf Mk3 1.4 8V
« Reply #4 on: 28 August 2009, 13:32 »
yes could be starter motor, else a wiring issue?
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Re: Golf Mk3 1.4 8V
« Reply #5 on: 28 August 2009, 13:53 »
Try a fresh battery, might have dropped down too far and not have enough juice.
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Re: Golf Mk3 1.4 8V
« Reply #6 on: 28 August 2009, 13:57 »
I have not done a bump start. I dont have a stretch of road long enough where i live as i live in the corner of a cul de sac! I might try later with some help!

I cant see it being a battery issue as it is reading 12v on a volt meter.

I've just ried cleaning the ground wire from the battery and replaced the bolt with a fresh one and some grease. But still no luck!

Is the starter motor almost under the fan at the front of the car?
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Re: Golf Mk3 1.4 8V
« Reply #7 on: 28 August 2009, 14:41 »
Give the starter a good whack with a hammer.
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Offline MK3GTI_16Valve

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Re: Golf Mk3 1.4 8V
« Reply #8 on: 28 August 2009, 14:53 »
Battery might read 12V on your meter but under load the battery might not be up to scratch. Saw something similar on a punto recently. Car wouldnt start, relay clicking noise from the fuse box and it turned out to be a weak batt. Swap if you can with a known good one, at least then your not going around in circles
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Re: Golf Mk3 1.4 8V
« Reply #9 on: 28 August 2009, 15:27 »
Even a totally knackered battery will turn the engine over if its just been charged overnight, my money is on a seized starter motor.
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