Hard Starting

[golfvr6]

[QUOTE=BlackVr6ix]

get in and try and start. Fails first time, try again fires straight up 90% of the time.
QUOTE]

does it die after starting? or does the starter motor not move at all?
if the former, it could be the key chip not registering with the reader in the ignition - take it out and try again

not sure of the cure if it is the latter problem though...

[BlackVr6ix]

turns over but doesnt fire AT ALL the first time round.

[Tim]

might be a silly question. but are your spark plugs in good condition?

[Golf Loon]

That code is for the lambda sensor in the exhaust which analyses the exhaust gas.

If this is dodgy, it will not read immediately, only after engine has generated more gas. This is why car will not start first time.

Change the sensor and you are in

[BlackVr6ix]

I do need to change the plugs actually, i am having trouble finding a tool that can get the plug boot off, my plastic one is rooted.

[Golf Loon]

I do need to change the plugs actually, i am having trouble finding a tool that can get the plug boot off, my plastic one is rooted.

Long nosed pliers $9 at Supercheep

[Tim]

if u need a hand with it i have a bicycle handle bar that i attacked with an angle grinder and a dremel to mimic the shape of the factory puller.
If u pop over i can either lend it to you or we can change ya plugs here if ya want. its only a quick job


errr if i can find it!

[BlackVr6ix]

I might have to take you up on that in a few days, im going camping so hopefully all will go well :S

[Golf Loon]

if u need a hand with it i have a bicycle handle bar that i attacked with an angle grinder and a dremel to mimic the shape of the factory puller.

Show us a pic of this custom tool Tim.

[Tim]

well its pretty crude but at least its not made of plastic! took me about an hour to dodgy up.
In the background u can see the original plastic one which has broken tabs. which was i made this one to start with!

[MK2 GTI]

Hazet sell a tool for it if you have alot of $$$

[Golf Loon]

Go the ghetto stylin Nice One Tim

[Tim]

with a dremel and a can of WD40 the sky is the limit!