GOLF GTI

[kevin50]

hi, everyone here's an update on the GTI
Checked voltage at coil and is present and defiantly sending power through HT Lead, but still no spark.
I started checking everything, pulled out fuse box, checked all wiring behind all fuses and relays. Found the main Engine ECU relay
not working. And I think this is surely the problem, as I was thinking in the first place no signal from the key or dead ECU not picking up the signal. The relay is just not making a circuit as I believe the imobiliser comes off the low tension side of distributor, well have ordered new relay and keeping my fingers crossed. I hope its not got ECU problems, as from what I've read all ready its quite a common problem on these cars.


Cheers

Kev

[kevin50]

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[Mr GTD]

She looks tidy, just hope you can get her running again without to much expense...

[kevin50]

Thanks, I hope that too. Anyone have any idea on this colour and the paint code please. Have looked over all suggested places left on this forum and can't the code any where on the car. Also please look at the pics, need to know what locking nuts these are, to get the wheels off need a new locking key.


Thx

Kev

[spudboy6]

Welcome aboard !

First - they keys are empty. The button is to activate the light to find the key hole at night hence the battery in the key .

In the corner of the inside of the key by the blade is a small black chip , this is your transponder which is matched to the car and when they key is in the barrel disarms the imob .

Second - that is a pretty universal locking wheel nut key 3pin , it's aftermarket not vw , get a locking wheel but removal tool and got them off an replace as not having a key is no good to you.  Or be pikey try some decent long nose pliers and some leverage

Common starting issues like said are coil pack really but could have a shot ignition switch , try giving the key a wiggle when in cranking position .



Hope that helps

[kevin50]

Thanks for that, Please can anyone identify the colour. I need the code. Also please look at the picture once again, do you know
if the spoiler on the boot is original, with the brake light. Today's the big day will keep all you on lookers posted.

Thx

All

kev

[kevin50]

Hi,
 all again. update on GTI !! Today fitted new relay, first turn of the key she fired up and for an engine that has done 157000 miles
its still sweet as a nut, really impressed. The power from this thing is unbelievable, still plenty of punch, no smoke. Just a little tickle from the tappets, but a good oil change and service might sort that out. Still need find someone on here who know the colour, would be a great help. Right found out that the spoiler is not the original one, but I really like it. But its in really bad condition, has any one got a good one laying about for sale, got to in good condition though. It's a Hella KBA 37585, model no:8XE 7493 rear spoiler with integrated rear light. Take a pic 2moro.

Regards

Kev