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Offline Stevegeraghty

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My mk3 golf gti wont start
« on: 19 March 2013, 23:17 »
I have a mk 3 golf gti  and has been running fine until the other day when it wouldnt start after having a look my breather hose had split ive replaced it but still not starting it sounds fine when i try ( no clicking or anything) any help with possibilities appreciated

Offline Lumpz

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Re: My mk3 golf gti wont start
« Reply #1 on: 20 March 2013, 00:28 »
Have you checked for a spark? Could be coilpack? Common problem.
Mk3 golf gti 16v

Offline Stevegeraghty

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Re: My mk3 golf gti wont start
« Reply #2 on: 20 March 2013, 00:58 »
Thanks will give it a try

Offline carpetviper

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Re: My mk3 golf gti wont start
« Reply #3 on: 20 March 2013, 07:15 »
+ 1 for the coilpack had to replace mine on the 8v.

Offline mattrobinson1982

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Re: My mk3 golf gti wont start
« Reply #4 on: 21 March 2013, 08:08 »
Just bought a none runner; that was coil pack. When you put ignition on can you hear the fuel pump relay prime the pump? Could be a relay gone down....