MK3 CL Not Turning Over. Quick help !

[Pmk]

Hey guys so i've got my CL golf 1.8L which isnt turning over ATM. Just thought i'd come here and see if anyone can help me !

So for the last 2-3 days its taken me a few times turning the ignition to start up the car. I tried to go out last night and it still wouldn't turn over(this morning too). All the electronics work and the imboliser works aswell.

So my thoughts are it's either the alternator, coils or maybe something small.

If anyone has a quick fix to this let me know ASAP because my baby is just not being used

Cheers !

[anthony--t]

Sounds like the symptoms for when my ignition coil went bad in my 2.0. Spray the coil with wd40 and see if that helps at all. Do you have spark?

[Pmk]

Sounds like the symptoms for when my ignition coil went bad in my 2.0. Spray the coil with wd40 and see if that helps at all. Do you have spark?

I had spark yesterday arvo it started then last night it just wouldn't turn over.

[anthony--t]

I had spark yesterday arvo it started then last night it just wouldn't turn over.

Mine was driving around fine turned it off to get changed for work then wouldn't start. My ignition coil was busted. So even though it was fine yesterday it might not be sparking today. Try the wd40 and try an old plug into the ignition lead and rest on the valve cover see if there's a spark. If not maybe try the lead coming from the coil into the distributor cap with a spark plug.
Other thing to check out are the crank speed sensor / hall sender
Is the fuel pump priming? Common fault is the fuel pump relay. Number 167 from memory. Bottom right relay in the fuse box.

[Ben J]

If its not turning over I can't see how it would be spark/fuel related... check your battery, alternator and starter and check all your grounds are good. Could also be something ignition switch related?

Or by not turning over do you mean it is turning over but not actually starting?

[ryana89]

Could also be something ignition switch related?

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[anthony--t]

Or by not turning over do you mean it is turning over but not actually starting?

This was my assumption. I automatically thought it was cranking but not starting. Should have read it better. Sorry guys.

[Jmac]

If batt ok could be starter or the common faulty Ign switch. turn the key to start and then hold it over just that little bit further to see if it tries to crank or jiggle key in the crank postion. If in fact it isnt "turning over"
Cheers
Jmac

[Pmk]

Hmm i'll have to find a way to check all of these to find out the situation. Any chance that the engine oil has to do with it ? because i need to refill up the engine oil again. But besides that i can say that all electrics do work. Car isn't turning over at all(no ticking over).

Is there anything or ways to show that can show what the problems is ? or let alone check the alternators and ignition switchs that doesnt require a meter. ahha

[Water Boy]

Hmm i'll have to find a way to check all of these to find out the situation. Any chance that the engine oil has to do with it ? because i need to refill up the engine oil again. But besides that i can say that all electrics do work. Car isn't turning over at all(no ticking over).

Is there anything or ways to show that can show what the problems is ? or let alone check the alternators and ignition switchs that doesnt require a meter. ahha

Get the car scanned using a vagcom.

And low oil shouldnt be a problem. But id highly advise to fill it up ro do an oil change.

[Ironman]

If its not even ticking its electrical as the mechanical haven't been engaged yet. Unless its the bung starter motor. Get someone to wind it over for you (attempt) and tap your starter motor with a rubber mallet or a hammer or pole or pipe. The bushes in the starter motor can get burred and seize. Its an old trick I used to use when I was a contractor for Racq as a quick temp fix

[Ben J]

If I had to guess I'd put my money on the ignition switch, a pretty common fault on these cars. They break and can cause all sorts of different problems.

[Pmk]

If its not even ticking its electrical as the mechanical haven't been engaged yet. Unless its the bung starter motor. Get someone to wind it over for you (attempt) and tap your starter motor with a rubber mallet or a hammer or pole or pipe. The bushes in the starter motor can get burred and seize. Its an old trick I used to use when I was a contractor for Racq as a quick temp fix

i might give this a go sometime. May help. As long as i get it to start i'll bring it over to camdenGTI for a check.

If I had to guess I'd put my money on the ignition switch, a pretty common fault on these cars. They break and can cause all sorts of different problems.

I was thinking the same aswell. Tried cranking it tonight still nothing. Hopefully if i can get my hands on one i can DIY it myself but atm i'd like to diagnose the problem first.

If anyone is keen on helping a brother out ! It would be kindly greatful. A 6 Pack will be rewarded !

[Water Boy]

Vagcom scan the car.

[Pmk]

Vagcom scan the car.

Anyone have a spare vagcom ?