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Offline funk3y

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Problem with Starting car
« on: 27 July 2012, 20:12 »
Ok guys,

I have a problem, Over the last couple days after a journey I park up do what I have to do go back to car then It wont start.  There is no ticking over nothing, battery light and EPC light comes on.  I turn off take the key out try a few more times and after 4 trys or so It will start as usual  The car drives great so I have no idea :huh:  Any suggestions?  This dosent happen everytime I restart the car.  Maybe once or twice a day over last couple days.

This is a golf mk4 1.8t btw.

Offline Toby

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Re: Problem with Starting car
« Reply #1 on: 27 July 2012, 20:30 »
imob problem? but that wouldnt make it sart after 4 try's!


do you hear the fuel pump prime when u open the drivers door?

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Offline richw911

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Re: Problem with Starting car
« Reply #2 on: 27 July 2012, 20:50 »
Faulty starter motor or wiring?

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Re: Problem with Starting car
« Reply #3 on: 27 July 2012, 22:17 »
imob problem? but that wouldnt make it sart after 4 try's!


do you hear the fuel pump prime when u open the drivers door?

yes I hear something something when I open doors

Offline dan2252

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Re: Problem with Starting car
« Reply #4 on: 28 July 2012, 10:20 »
bad earth, or starter motor id say :)
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Re: Problem with Starting car
« Reply #5 on: 28 July 2012, 18:49 »
Update Its getting worse wouldnt start at all just now.  Tried about 8 times.

When key is in ignition and I turn the fuel pump sound comes on.  Gonna get it to my mates garage on monday.