mk2 problems :( need help

[crvenko]

I took my mk2 gti for a Sunday drive when all of a sudden it turns off, and it wont turn back on. When I turn the car key, a ticking/spinning noise come from under the car near the fuel tank. It wont stop ticking it turns on for a split second and it dies again. Any ideas???

[Stan]

starter motor thrust bearing could be stuck

or a dead battery can cause all sorts of electrical gremlins - if you can measure your battery voltage and it is below 12v at rest there could well be a problem, even if other electrical stuff seems to work ok

check also the main cables to and from the battery, making sure they are clean and well attached - one will go to your starter , check that especially

[sports racer]

Does the starter motor make any noise? Clicking when you turn the key all the way?

Can you push start?

[hamza]

Judging by his mention of it "all of a sudden" turning off and noise coming from the fuel pump, i would guess perhaps an issue with the fuel filter perhaps being clogged? or the pump malfunctioning?

[Stan]

yes possible, but a battery will do this as well, but you would still get cranking with a dead fuel pump

[crvenko]

All sorted thanks for the feedback guys. Replaced the battery and fuel filter.

[sports racer]

That's exactly what I was going to suggest.

Honest.

Well maybe.

Perhaps.

I could have, on a good day.