My MK2 (with problems)

[bro1127]

Distributor/hall sender for that one, duff ECU relay or fuel pump relay. Next time it stops, see if you have a spark or not..

Gavin

how would i check this? i checked the sparkplugs and stuff this afternoon, all good, it also starts straight away, thats why i thought fuel pump and not power prob...
also if these parts needed replacement, is it something i could get from VWspares? or have to buy brand spankers?

[bro1127]

Check the timing . Mine did this and it was the timing on the intermediate shaft (jumped- Stupid 2 hole tensioner!). Runs now, but still over fuelling.

... also, not real sure how id check this? can be done myself? or take in to a specialist?? cheers

[mikinoz]

After you have this happen and it won't start, I would suggest you pull the plugs and see if they are wet - you may have a stuck/leaky injector?

Fuel pump relay can be tested by making a jumper wire for the fusebox and testing it that way (but you should be able to hear the pump running if it is) Generally fp relay are 67, 80 or 167, can be found on mk2 digi.

Get a jumper wire and put it between the 2 large pins on the relay socket, fuel pump should fire up and run constant. if car still doesnt start the problem is elsewhere

[ozgti]

Is it running yet? If not, we can try to meet up on the weekend to see what's wrong?

[bro1127]

Is it running yet? If not, we can try to meet up on the weekend to see what's wrong?

hey mate,
na still not working but i took it in to the shop. Went by on Friday to have a look at now the starter motor wont even kick. the car has been through the wars mate. The previous owners have done heaps of hidden 'handy' work which may have something to do with it.
Thanks anyway

[bro1127]

New problem....

Got home today and the golf was bellowing out with steam, cooling system not working/realized the radiator fan wasn't working... any simple fix?? fuse? dodgy connection? im not really sure where to begin... nearly ready to give up on the Mark II. nothing but problems

HEEEEELLLLLPPPPP!!!!!!!

thanks all

[Lucky13]

Check the temperature at both radiator hoses, upper and lower,touch it. On operating temperature there should be both the same.
if the bottem one stays cold there will be your thermostat stuck.
getting both are the same temperature it is the temperature switch in the radiator for the fan.
check also the coolant bottle cap. is the seal sitting in right?

New problem....

Got home today and the golf was bellowing out with steam, cooling system not working/realized the radiator fan wasn't working... any simple fix?? fuse? dodgy connection? im not really sure where to begin... nearly ready to give up on the Mark II. nothing but problems

HEEEEELLLLLPPPPP!!!!!!!

thanks all

[bro1127]

Ye the coolant is full and the bottle seal is sweet. i didnt touch the bottom hose, but the top one was real hot. I'm not sure, but could it have something to do with an electrical problem? (last week i couln't start the car cause'something was draining the battery, bought new battery same problem (alternator not charging properlly, c the raidio/ radion fuse and that problem is now gone... weird wiring from prev. owners)

Check the temperature at both radiator hoses, upper and lower,touch it. On operating temperature there should be both the same.
if the bottem one stays cold there will be your thermostat stuck.
getting both are the same temperature it is the temperature switch in the radiator for the fan.
check also the coolant bottle cap. is the seal sitting in right?

[Lucky13]

Ye the coolant is full and the bottle seal is sweet. i didnt touch the bottom hose, but the top one was real hot. I'm not sure, but could it have something to do with an electrical problem? (last week i couln't start the car cause'something was draining the battery, bought new battery same problem (alternator not charging properlly, c the raidio/ radion fuse and that problem is now gone... weird wiring from prev. owners)

When you disconnect the radio and the problem is gone with the empty battery then you have to swap the red and yellow cable. Plus and switched plus
is the fan going when you left the car? it have to stop after a few minutes when the engine is of. if not the temperature switch is broken.