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Offline frankis

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Re: Still having starting problems
« Reply #10 on: 22 October 2009, 23:08 »
if its cranking over and wont fire and only when hot could be the coolant temp sensor. i know modern vag's are bad for it i change them every other day
i even tryed 3 new temp sensors incase one was faulty

Offline frankis

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Re: Still having starting problems
« Reply #11 on: 22 October 2009, 23:11 »
My 8v gti wont start when warm,i have replaced the starter,
Thanks.
Frank

Hi
How old is the ignotion switch ?
i have never replaced the ignition switch so it could be years old.

Offline mattkh

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Re: Still having starting problems
« Reply #12 on: 23 October 2009, 12:26 »
Hi
Try a new ignition switch.

Offline rubjonny

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Re: Still having starting problems
« Reply #13 on: 23 October 2009, 12:29 »
before you do that, run a chunky wire direct from the battery +ve to the red/black wire terminal on the starter. if it turns over strong then you know its ign switch wiring or switch itself at fault.
if it does the same thing as before its the starter, battery cables or the battery
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Re: Still having starting problems
« Reply #14 on: 23 October 2009, 16:08 »
Hit it with a hammer!!


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Offline frankis

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Re: Still having starting problems
« Reply #15 on: 23 October 2009, 19:47 »
Thanks guys i will give it another go.