MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
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MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
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I have MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark, I previously had issue with an ECU and broken coil but replaced both of them but still no start checked the relay and tested them they OK. changed all the fuses to new ones still no start but still crack. did the compression test it goes to 90 to all of them..fuel is coming up when cracking.I'm desperate for help. The ECU does not read on the scanner but still sparks all the leads have spark, i have also took out the radio (disconnected it at all). please help
I have MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark, I previously had issue with an ECU and broken coil but replaced both of them but still no start checked the relay and tested them they OK. changed all the fuses to new ones still no start but still crack. did the compression test it goes to 90 to all of them..fuel is coming up when cracking.I'm desperate for help. The ECU does not read on the scanner but still sparks all the leads have spark, i have also took out the radio (disconnected it at all). please help
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
is therefuel pressure, is it pulsing the injectors , is there compression, is the cam timing correct.
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
All listed has been checkedpanic-mechanic wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2019 6:35 am is therefuel pressure, is it pulsing the injectors , is there compression, is the cam timing correct.
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
Then it will run.
Every engine needs the basics
air
fuel - right quantity at the right time
compression ( which by definition includes cam timing)
Spark at the right time - which by definition includes ignition timing and firing order.
If all of that is present it will run.
Something is missing which is why it isn't running.
Also I am assuming by cracks you actually mean CRANKS ie. it is being turned over by the starter but is not firing.
Every engine needs the basics
air
fuel - right quantity at the right time
compression ( which by definition includes cam timing)
Spark at the right time - which by definition includes ignition timing and firing order.
If all of that is present it will run.
Something is missing which is why it isn't running.
Also I am assuming by cracks you actually mean CRANKS ie. it is being turned over by the starter but is not firing.
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
Hi
I will have a look at maybe one is missing but also check my fuses all are working and being placed correctly.
could it be spark plugs too?
I will have a look at maybe one is missing but also check my fuses all are working and being placed correctly.
could it be spark plugs too?
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
The plugs woulda been the first thing I woulda checked/changed
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
Plugs are part of the SPARK at the right time equation. You said all of that was checked so I am doubting your statement.
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
The guy was using the multi meter to check them , so i was confident that there working. Thanks a lot panic machanic, i will change them in the morning and and get back to you
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
You test a spark plug by letting it sit on the engine and cranking it. Not using a multi meter.
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
I have changed the spark plugs to new ones but still no start
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
so changing stuff is not how you fault find. You have to TEST. Spark is but one part of the equation - what about the others.
And quite recently people have said - we tested X and it works - sending everybody in another direction only to come back later and say - oh it was X.
And quite recently people have said - we tested X and it works - sending everybody in another direction only to come back later and say - oh it was X.
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Re: MK4 golf 1999 model 1.8 no start but cracks and have spark
Hi,
my friend test the electric of the car, only one of the fuel injectors that was not getting power he then made a fix to make sure all injectors are getting power. we tried to start the car by kick starting it. eventually it did start but with a nose on the engine and also going of in few minutes after starting. we about to de-assembly the engine to find out whats going there. if you gave any idea what that sound might be and the sudden turning off , that can be helpful. please if you know advise on what mk4 normal compression ranges from , as my friend is suspecting the pistol rings.
my friend test the electric of the car, only one of the fuel injectors that was not getting power he then made a fix to make sure all injectors are getting power. we tried to start the car by kick starting it. eventually it did start but with a nose on the engine and also going of in few minutes after starting. we about to de-assembly the engine to find out whats going there. if you gave any idea what that sound might be and the sudden turning off , that can be helpful. please if you know advise on what mk4 normal compression ranges from , as my friend is suspecting the pistol rings.