Author Topic: Golf 1.8 turbo non start PLEASE HELP!!!!  (Read 989 times)

Offline richscriv

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Golf 1.8 turbo non start PLEASE HELP!!!!
« on: 25 July 2013, 17:45 »
i have just fitted a 20v 1.8t engine into my golf, which used to be a 1.4. after swapping everything over, the keys needed to be coded to the ecu, so it was sent to VW dealership. the keys were coded and the engine started fine. it drove and ran like a dream. for about 10-15 mins, when it just cut out, and would not restart. ive had a diag comp connected to it and there are no fault codes. ive checked all fuses and relays, all ok. fuel pump is working, is pumping fuel to the fuel rail,
but I have tested for a spark, and there is no spark when cranking, it has had a new crank sensor. also the fuel injectors aren't opening so no fuel being injected. and finally to add to all the problem, since cutting out and trying to start it, the cylinder 2 ignition coil pack has burned out. and I mean started to melt. I am now stumped, has anyone got an idea what it can be, I was things either ECU or wiring harness, PLEASE HELP!!!!!     cheers

Offline james2

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Re: Golf 1.8 turbo non start PLEASE HELP!!!!
« Reply #1 on: 25 July 2013, 19:40 »
You need to go over every wire/ plug you have touched. Unplug and replug them and tighten any wires with bolts on them and check for any damaged wires . Things that do not work put a volt meter on and see if there getting power. Its proberly all down to a bad earth. You can run a new wire from the battery to the engine (negitive pole) ,or it can be on the ignition barrel .
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Offline dom

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Re: Golf 1.8 turbo non start PLEASE HELP!!!!
« Reply #2 on: 25 July 2013, 19:49 »
You've already got a thread about this very problem in this section as well as 2 threads in The Garage. Please continue to use your existing threads instead of starting new ones.

Just in case you'd forgotten where they were:

Mk4 section thread:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=257325.msg2361862#msg2361862

The Garage No1:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=257335.msg2361936#msg2361936

The Garage No2:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=257352.msg2362148#msg2362148