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Running/starting problem

mk3 starting
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mk3 stalling
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Offline Abz585

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can any one help mk3 not starting!
« on: 05 February 2008, 18:37 »
 Please help all? Mk 3 Starting
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Can any one help Mk3 gti 8v one 73,000 N-reg. The car came home from work this morning no problem started a couple of hours later it ran for about half a mile coughed and stopped.
 
checked over car got fuel in pistons well plugs are wet and can smell petrol. Got a good spark at the plugs when cranked over. changed fuel filter today. its had dizzy cap plug leads plugs rotar arm all less than 2000 mls ago
Checked relay 3 in fuse box it clicks on ignition not a guarentee of working i know but at least it trys. 

I'm well stuck any suggestions please? cheers Dave

Been at it again today, put a new relay in still no result! Also checked timing, the car is engine code AEK and it has the AGG simos management & fuel system.  Any help would be appriciated :cry:
« Last Edit: 06 February 2008, 21:18 by Abz585 »

Offline Mr Blue

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Re: can any one help mk3 not starting!
« Reply #1 on: 07 February 2008, 16:03 »
Im not a mk3 nerd but check the Crank Sensor. Quite a common problem.

The sensor is behind the front engine mount so you will ned to remove that to gain access.
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Re: can any one help mk3 not starting!
« Reply #2 on: 08 February 2008, 10:30 »
ecu coolant temp sensor would be my first port of call
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