wont start.....again

Feb 20, 2005
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Telford ay it...
After changing the coil, leads and coolant temp sensor my car has started playing up again.....but worse than before :cry:

It starts then dies off, like its flooding. Try to start after its died and it wont, then try again and it kicks into life then dies again. I replaced the coolant temp sensor and it seemed to cure it. Maybe the temp sensor is dodgy :confused:

Anyone any ideas????
 
Jun 14, 2005
920
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Northants.
As suggested try the air temp sensor!

I had similar problems and a VAG.com check showed a speradic fault (open circuit) with the air temp sensor and the same with the MAF. I changed both and its been fine!

Might have something to do with damp/water ingress so check all is dry and connected!

DC
 
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Feb 20, 2005
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Telford ay it...
cheers guys

Theres no seperate air temp sensor as mine is the 2E 8v gti with bosch injection, just got the big lump of a MAF. Connector is a tad loose. The symptoms seem to point to the coolant temp sensor again :confused: Mite try my old one when i get home later, see if it emproves slightly.

By the way it did start in the end after abit of effort, hope it starts to get me home :(
 
Feb 20, 2005
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Telford ay it...
Well it started fine on my return journey from work and started when i tried it just :confused:

Had a little play with leads/connectors and abused the old wd40, its really starting to :censored: me off
 
Jun 14, 2005
920
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Northants.
Well it started fine on my return journey from work and started when i tried it just :confused:

Had a little play with leads/connectors and abused the old wd40, its really starting to :censored: me off

I know how you feel!!

Daft question but have you ran VAG.com or such like?

Does WD really work! as I've never been convinced and it makes it hard to distinguish water from oil and attracts crap!

DC
 
Feb 20, 2005
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Telford ay it...
Used wd40 alot in my mk4 escort days, worked well on that :) Gets rid of moisture etc.

Not got access to vag com mate, would be ideal if i could get it on it.
 

Dolly_Gti

G60 spooling up.
Aug 15, 2006
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thats your problem its a 96 :D... maybe its the damp getting into the igniton circuit, making the issue sporadic?

we dont use WD40 at work as it does attract ****, we have other sprays from WURTH.. 2040 lubricant, and a silicone spray.... its good ****:funk:
 
Feb 20, 2005
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Telford ay it...
thats your problem its a 96 :D... maybe its the damp getting into the igniton circuit, making the issue sporadic?

we dont use WD40 at work as it does attract ****, we have other sprays from WURTH.. 2040 lubricant, and a silicone spray.... its good ****:funk:

Sporadic :confused: that didnt teach that word at my school :p

Dizzy caps next to be changed i suppose, were do you work then? Your local to me arnt you.
 

Dolly_Gti

G60 spooling up.
Aug 15, 2006
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china town
yeh im in willenhall, i crashed a saxo into a wall near where you live..oopps.. i work for BMW on the wolvo ringroad :)


sporadic.. intermitant, random.
 
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Feb 20, 2005
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Telford ay it...
yeh im in willenhall, i crashed a saxo into a wall near where you live..oopps.. i work for BMW on the wolvo ringroad :)


sporadic.. intermitant, random.

Ahhh randum, i get ya :D

Was just checking, my memories real poor. We should have a willenhall mini meet, certain bmw working inividuals could check over other peoples cars and see why the dont start :p
 

acidstrato

My Fast says shut up!
Dec 9, 2004
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how u getting on fella? im having abit of a party with mine. it hasnt started in 2 months now

swapped plugs, leads, rotor arm and dizzy cap. looking at the ignition coil next. any idea if theres a way to check it other than just getting a replacement? how much did u get one for?

after the coil i dunno where to look
 

acidstrato

My Fast says shut up!
Dec 9, 2004
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i havent actually, after alot of starting attempts the stench of fuel is rather strong through the inlet, so assumed the injectors were pumping fuel

the thought of faulty wiring in the ignition system scares me a little, but 3 months ago it was starting fine eventually under regular use.
 
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