Hello Gents
Having similar problems with my 1996 16V GTI, car will not idle at all until it gets to running temp, once at temperature its ok, also strong smell of petrol and excessive fuel usage, put £20 in the tank travelled about 30 miles and had to put more in.
Also there’s no mileage, time display when the ignition is turned off, the two LED screen go blank, no interior lights. Stereo or cig lighter. More concerned about the smell of fumes in the car, Cars not been used for a couple of years, but cant afford to be spending loads on it as it cost £600 to get to this stage
Any help would be great.