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Offline Ozz

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Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
« on: 06 September 2012, 16:42 »
So as the title says my mk2 gti just died on me, started gradually slowing down until it stops now when I turn the key the engine starts for a couple of turns and dies. I've checked for anything obvious but can't spot anything, I'm thinking fuel delivery problem, either crud in the tank or a dodgy pump, if so I don't think there's anything I can do roadside, but wanted to know if anyone had any bright ideas?

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Offline RandomJord

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Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
« Reply #1 on: 06 September 2012, 16:50 »
Rotor arm?
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Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
« Reply #2 on: 06 September 2012, 22:46 »
Checked that, all a bit dirty in the dizzy cap but no change after a clean up. Ended up getting a very dodgy tow home from a mate, still pretty sure its fuel delivery problem. Best case scenario will be that the fuel gauge is buggered and the tanks empty!
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Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
« Reply #3 on: 07 September 2012, 17:42 »
All good, put some petrol in and jobs a good 'un  :embarrassed:
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Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
« Reply #4 on: 07 September 2012, 18:52 »
All good, put some petrol in and jobs a good 'un  :embarrassed:

Sorry but the following has to be done for running out of fuel:

 :laugh: :laugh:AAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHARRR!!! :laugh: :laugh:


Mk2, no fuel, dodgy sender gauge?
Been there and done that mate, mine went on the Snake Pass.

I got a right ribbing.

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Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
« Reply #5 on: 07 September 2012, 22:48 »
Its ok ive already laughed at myself, I deserve it  :wink:

Same thing happened with the sender on my old beetle, although that thing had so many problems it didnt rank highly on the "to fix" list! Still never cool for a car enthusiast to run out of petrol!
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Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
« Reply #6 on: 08 September 2012, 16:59 »
All good, put some petrol in and jobs a good 'un  :embarrassed:

Bit of 2006 E38 dejavu!
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Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
« Reply #7 on: 15 September 2012, 21:23 »
I dont recall that, my memory's shot, did i run out then too?  :embarrassed:
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Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
« Reply #8 on: 15 September 2012, 21:36 »
Mint!

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Re: Help! Stuck on the side of the motorway with my gti!
« Reply #9 on: 17 September 2012, 12:13 »
Done it as well, it was the senders fault though not mine.