Sparks at start-up.. immediately dies.. HELP :(

[xAntiVenxm]

Fair enough!

will check over all the wiring this weekend.

also thinking of finding a new ISV to see if thats the issue also.

[VR6_Wherry]

Replace your ignition switch and come back and thank me 

When mine was playing up would start then die every time but then when it would work it would cut out randomly but not very often. Got pissed off sent it to my local garage and they replaced the ignition switch - never a fault after that except it being an 8v

[xAntiVenxm]

Love you!

I am guessing I'm gonna need to send it to a garage.. being that its a 1997 and there's a chip in my Key which will be out of sync by replacing the ignition switch??

Unless there's an easy way to re-code it so it matches up with my current keys, which I will search the forums for now..

[VR6_Wherry]

Love you!

I am guessing I'm gonna need to send it to a garage.. being that its a 1997 and there's a chip in my Key which will be out of sync by replacing the ignition switch??

Unless there's an easy way to re-code it so it matches up with my current keys, which I will search the forums for now..

as a disclaimer it might not be the issue but it's worth looking into!

[xAntiVenxm]

Love you!

I am guessing I'm gonna need to send it to a garage.. being that its a 1997 and there's a chip in my Key which will be out of sync by replacing the ignition switch??

Unless there's an easy way to re-code it so it matches up with my current keys, which I will search the forums for now..

as a disclaimer it might not be the issue but it's worth looking into!

hahaha indeed 

will get one for when i'm cleaning the contacts. it makes sense seeing as none of the other wires looked awry or had any issues.

my only concern is the keychip but my mechanic mate says i should be able to swap it over. can always call him and nag if i can't lol.

Euro parts sell a universal one.. which comes up when i entered my reg.. but it being called universal makes me not trust it.
will call all parts tomorrow, they're a bit more knowledgeable and trustworthy i find.
also need a trip to halfrauds for contact and carb cleaner.

[xAntiVenxm]

All parts have one! £30.. more than elsewhere but at least I know it's specific to the golf and can go pick it up (Y)

[xAntiVenxm]

Right so got the ignition switch which was £23 Inc vat dunno where I got 30 from haha!

Installed it by way of removing steering column.. Wasn't the issue. Damn!
Was totally worth doing however as the old one was corroded and seemed to be wet with something.. might have been old wd40 or something but the new one was much nicer.
On to the next thing!

Also picked up some contact cleaner for all the wiring which I'll go through tomorrow.

If cleaning up the wiring and isv doesn't help and I don't find any broken wires to blame then Sharki ill need you to start costing up posting your throttle body to me!

[sharki786]

No problem buddy. Hope you manage to sort it without splashing any monies at it. The throttle is from a AAG engine. Im not sure it will fit others unless you provide me with a part number so i can match it up for you.

[xAntiVenxm]

Ahh ok mine is an ABF I think? Still getting familiar with the different engine codes. Will try to find the part number on the throttle tomorrow.

I've also found that the same ISV part number matches different engines.. except for the last letter at the end of the VAG number code.. There's both C and D. Not sure on the difference or if either works lol.

I'm surprised VW made so many different versions.. car companies usually recycle as much as possible to save money lol

[sharki786]

Lols sounds right about them recycling. Get me a pic of the throttle please.