MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
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MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
Hi Guys
I've never had issues with my car starting at any time but lately with this cold weather it doesn't start in the morning.
The engine swings but doesn't ignite?
When I get home in the afternoon and the weather is a bit warmer then the car starts with no issue.
It's like two different cars.
Any help please?
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I've never had issues with my car starting at any time but lately with this cold weather it doesn't start in the morning.
The engine swings but doesn't ignite?
When I get home in the afternoon and the weather is a bit warmer then the car starts with no issue.
It's like two different cars.
Any help please?
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
'95 is Carburettor?
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
Yes
Sorry I didn't mention that
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
I'm not familiar with the carburetor in the Mk3. Does it have a manual or automatic choke?
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
Manual choke
I have to pull it out and push it back
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I have to pull it out and push it back
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
So take the aircleaner off and see if it actually closes the flap in the carb when you pull it.
Oh and get some quick start from a spares shop. Spray it into the air intake one morning. If it fires it is fuel related. If not then spark related.
Oh and get some quick start from a spares shop. Spray it into the air intake one morning. If it fires it is fuel related. If not then spark related.
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Thank you
Will try
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
I pressume its the "perculator" (device mounted infront of the head/tappet cover that feeds from the fuel to itself, has a return, and then feeds the carb).panic-mechanic wrote:So take the aircleaner off and see if it actually closes the flap in the carb when you pull it.
Oh and get some quick start from a spares shop. Spray it into the air intake one morning. If it fires it is fuel related. If not then spark related.
I had a similar issue prior to the swap when I was still running carb
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So yesterday in the afternoon I tried straying the car
It swinged and ran for like 2 sec each time and died out until it just swang
Not sure what the issue was
Cause each time it started I tried either accelerating or pulling the choke out but it still died
Will attempt today cause weather is better
Car never gives me trouble in the heat ..
Only when it's cold
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It swinged and ran for like 2 sec each time and died out until it just swang
Not sure what the issue was
Cause each time it started I tried either accelerating or pulling the choke out but it still died
Will attempt today cause weather is better
Car never gives me trouble in the heat ..
Only when it's cold
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
Battery on its way out?
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
Does a battery make nonsense during cold?
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
Yes... Get it checked or tested..
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
But then motor will not swing over.
Did you follow panic’s advise as mentioned earlier i a post?
Also check for vacuum leaks on intake and carb base plate rubber and your fuel supply to carb.
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
i'm just saying its easy to check the battery... I've had many batteries fail during winter thats why i invested in a battery charger.
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Ex: 2007 REVO 2+ S3 - 12.7s @ 176km/h (Tarlton 2010) and 224km's on 1km (ODI)
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Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Focus ST - 208wkw & 465nm's (FRnR)
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Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Mk6 GTI DSG - 200wkw & 452nm's (KAR)
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Re: MK3 GS '95 DOESNT START ON COLD MORNINGS
Of course, batteries fail more often in winter, but one of the first symptoms of battery failure is that the engine swings too slowly, or not at all. If the engine swings normally but doesn't ignite, like the OP wrote, then there is no need to check the battery. But suit yourself...
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1992 Audi 500 SE, type C4, AAR (2001-2020) --- nice while it lasted
1983 VW Golf GTS, type 17, FR (1992-2005) --- most fun car I've ever had
1978 Audi 100 GLS 5E, type 43, WC (1991-92) --- died in the side of a Rekord who cut me off
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