Engine not starting!

[topher]

oo its a cobra, i thought you had the factory immo. in that case you could try bridging the fuel pump relay if you cant find the fob to reset it

[mr.wrightside]

I drove my car like usual, got home, parked it, went to it the next day and it just wouldn't start and had no spark and fuel injector wasn't activating when I turned the ignition. So ignition coil isn't cracked or anything? A few people were having similar symptoms with that issue.  And the E30 relay was $40 from my VW dealer, was going to buy used but thought I better not with the relay haha. Worth replacing since it's a pretty cheap option.

[Len]

Sure I have the fob with the spare set of key/alarm fob.
Just a matter of finding those!

[Len]

Found fob easily, but still no go!

Need a good auto-electrician me thinks! Will see what vag-com throws up!
A mate has a proper one so see when he can come look.

[Len]

Codes tested, only one fault!  Crank sensor 

Wish I hadnt wasted time on the alarm/immobiliser now!

[topher]

didn't you say you had a brand new crank sensor? mk3's will report a crank sensor fault if the engine isn't running when you scan them.. could be a red herring.

[Jasikasisback]

check the timing and dizzy position....

[Screech16v]

didn't you say you had a brand new crank sensor? mk3's will report a crank sensor fault if the engine isn't running when you scan them.. could be a red herring.

I thought it was the hall sensor that came up when the engine isn't running .

[topher]

yeah you're right.. i don't have to work on many mk3s anymore, thankfully

if the crank sensor was a genuine item it could be wiring. cheap sensors on the other hand can be faulty right out of the box.

[Len]

Crank sensor was the only code that showed up.

Was cleared then engine start attempted and fault re-appeared straight away.

Yes it was a new crank sensor, a Febi part.