Wont Start....HELP PLEASE!

[Callum_K]

Also don't replace with a cheap one! Get it from TPS or if from Eurocarparts opt for the more pricey OE quality one. The cheap ones are sh*t! I had one that lasted all of 3 days before it needed replacing again.

[carpetviper]

I've had this problem with a few cars and it has always been the crank sensor. Usually starts by cutting out when the engine warms up and won't start and then eventually packs in altogether. Crank sensors are about £40

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

Any updates? I'm curious to find out the result 

[davidopresto]

Cars still on ramps lads, shuld HOPEFULLY be having a crack at it soon
Nearly all motivation is gone with this car, feel like im giving a dead man cpr 

Ill keep you all posted 

[davidopresto]

All done, got it fitted... Eventually, one knuckle ruined and engine oil in the eye 
She runs, been in it all day showing her whos boss  :grin:l

So im an extremely happy man! 

HOWEVER!! its limited at 5k revs..... Im guessing this is limpmode? I always imagined it to be 4k revs but who knows. Any ideas gentlemen?

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

All done, got it fitted... Eventually, one knuckle ruined and engine oil in the eye 
She runs, been in it all day showing her whos boss  :grin:l

So im an extremely happy man! 

HOWEVER!! its limited at 5k revs..... Im guessing this is limpmode? I always imagined it to be 4k revs but who knows. Any ideas gentlemen?

was it crank sensor in the end?, also now just get your timing right and enjoy it 

[xionsolaris]

Glad u got it fixed hall sender unit will limit revs to 5 k

[xionsolaris]

Glad u got it fixed hall sensor will sfop u revin passed 5k if its faulty have u got ur old dizzy still

[davidopresto]

Yeah it was the crank sensor in the end, and do you really think the hall senders gone? Its been used like 4 times from brand new 

I COULD try putting the old dizzy on but that can wait while i have some fun first 

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

Yeah it was the crank sensor in the end, and do you really think the hall senders gone? Its been used like 4 times from brand new 

I COULD try putting the old dizzy on but that can wait while i have some fun first 

if you've replaced the distributor with a new unit, it won't be the hall sender sensor. Your timing is prob out. Get the timing sorted, then watch the thing rev past 5RPM.