another bad starting mk2 16v

[sammmmyp]

hi just got my 3rd golf 3dr mk2 16v 77000 gen on the clock only problem it is a bad starter. the engine turns well and does everything but fire  put a tow rope on it move the car 10 ft it starts easy as anything can you guys help 

[davidhawkins_78]

What have you checked so far ??

[sammmmyp]

only got the car saturday so not done that much when the car is running its as sweet as a nut

[Gambit]

have you went thru the usual checks of ISV & ColdStart working correctly?

[sammmmyp]

hi wots an isv is it a big job to get it checked 
ps sorry for being thick

[sammmmyp]

hi a slight bit of progress  got the poorly mk2 started towed it for about 5 ft and it
runs and i have been nipping out once every hour to turn it over and it starts first time every time so its seems like its just the initial start in the morning . the cars got a good battery so any advice is most welcome   

[Gambit]

if you look in my gallery there is a pic with the ISV circled. this needs to be vibrating to the touch when the ignition is on. if its not then the car will be hard to start when cold

try disconnecting the cold start switch. if the cold start valve is old. it leaks. so constantly drips fuel overnight which inturn floods the car in the morning when you try to start

buy a haynes manual - it has diagrams on all these mentioned above

[sammmmyp]

  thanks for your help so far the isv is definately vibrating were is the cold start havent ?been able to get a manual yet once again many thanks ?

[sammmmyp]

  Bought haynes manual found and diconnected cold start valve and the beast started first time ? many thanks for your help gambit ? i owe you a pint !!!
PS Does this mean i need a new cold start valve is mine knacked !!

[Gambit]

yep it means you need a new cold start valve - or else just leave it disconnected