mk2 gti 8v wont start

Discussion in '8-valve' started by ponchioni, Aug 18, 2011.

  1. Jake Delgado New Member

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    I’m having the same issues with mine, just wondering did you ever get this sorted?
     
  2. costel1969

    costel1969 Paid Member Paid Member

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    This was many years ago, so you're highly unlikely to get an answer from the OP.
    What are the exact symptoms with your car hopefully we can help.

    What have you done so far with regard to getting it fired up?
     
  3. Jake Delgado New Member

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    I was trying my luck, or should I say lack of.

    near enough the same symptoms, The car has fuel and spark and I have checked the timing too many times to count so they are all good. I believe there is an electrical issue somewhere which is causing my engine to crank over but not start. If I remove the fuel pump fuse after a while it will fire up but then burn off the fuel in the cylinder and cut out, but the car won’t start at all with the fuel pump fuse in place. I have checked relays, I have checked the ICM, ECU, Distributor, all the timing, earth straps and good ground. And there isn’t any obvious signs of a problem.

    I have toe started it with the fuse in and it fires up but as soon as I put my foot on the clutch it dies.
     
    Last edited: Aug 26, 2023

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