Im at my wits end!
The car:
1984 Mk2 golf, 5 door, burgandy on a B-Plate
1300, 8v, Pierburg carb, points and condenser disributor type.
The problem:
I've done a full service and cam belt, had the car running beautifully, ran smooth and quiet with no rattles, took it for a drive and it was lovely, went to start it 6 hours later and it'll turn over and start, but the second you let go of the key it cuts out. i know what your thinking ignition switch right? Bought a new one, no change, i got a new coil, no change, i changed a fuel pump relay and it eventually did start and ran a bit doggy, very low revs then cut out and wouldn't start again. I'm at a loss now. Battery and alternator are a possibility as the car only cut out once i removed the jump leads. Any opinions would be magic as alternators are expensive and i'm at my wits end, this has been going on now since october and my cheap reliable runabout has become a nightmare! HEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLP!
cheers, ian