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mk4 1.6cl starting problem!!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 2:31 pm
by cheddarcheese
The car turns over but does not start!
The fuel pump is working there is fuel at the fuels rail! but no fuel fires out of the injectors if i try and start the car!
there is spark after the coil!
Not got a spark plug tester to test if there is spark at the plugs!
whats my problem??
help please
Re: mk4 1.6cl starting problem!!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:54 pm
by iggy350
cheddarcheese wrote:The car turns over but does not start!
The fuel pump is working there is fuel at the fuels rail! but no fuel fires out of the injectors if i try and start the car!
there is spark after the coil!
Not got a spark plug tester to test if there is spark at the plugs!
whats my problem??
help please
I got the same Car and the same problem, I think mine all stems from the push button start I have and the new starter motor and i think it might be a bit weak lol.
As for your problem, have you had your battery checked? That can be one problem with starting. If you have and its fine, my next guess is that maybe an Earth Wire has broken or has a bad connection.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:38 pm
by cheddarcheese
mine has a push button start to!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:43 pm
by vw-po-low
1)The push button is the easy way around the ignition switch, lazy. Check its working correctly.
2) - check the starter motor connections, working order. ect
3) - Check your dizzy cap, could be worn the brushes on the roator arm. also check the supply from the coil pack to the dizzy.
Also check the coilpack is converting low voltage to high.
Just a few pointers. Not saying its either.
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:46 am
by iggy350
vw-po-low wrote:1)The push button is the easy way around the ignition switch, lazy. Check its working correctly.
2) - check the starter motor connections, working order. ect
3) - Check your dizzy cap, could be worn the brushes on the roator arm. also check the supply from the coil pack to the dizzy.
Also check the coilpack is converting low voltage to high.
Just a few pointers. Not saying its either.
Im making a trip to london tomorrow so before I go im jus gunna change the Dizzy cap and roator arm.
I dunno how to check the Coilpacks or even what they are so I'll assume they are ok
and as for the iginition swtich, I have a replacement one jus dunno how to fit it
sorry if this is kinda hijacking the thread
but I think we both have the exact same problem
and I guess all info is valuable hehe