VW Golf wont start when its humid/rainy out
05-17-2011, 10:26 AM
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VW Golf wont start when its humid/rainy out
Ok so I have had this Golf for several years now. Anytime there is a huge change in weather it refuses to start. the starter is fine and it will turn over for a second then cut out or not start at all. its just turn key-> starter going-> engine turning over but wont stay turned over.
if i leave it alone for a while and the weather dries up it starts right back up again. then i forget about the problem until it happens again, endless cycle of WTF.
so far right now i have unplugged the MAF, that didn't work
checked the air filter and its bone dry so its defiantly not hydro-locked
checked all the spark plug wires and made sure the connections where good
checked the coil pack and there was a small hairline crack in it and someone told me to spray it with WD-40 to dry it up then wait half and hr-> ill see what this does......
but can anyone suggest a permanent solution to this on going problem or give me anymore insight, im stumped
thank you
if i leave it alone for a while and the weather dries up it starts right back up again. then i forget about the problem until it happens again, endless cycle of WTF.
so far right now i have unplugged the MAF, that didn't work
checked the air filter and its bone dry so its defiantly not hydro-locked
checked all the spark plug wires and made sure the connections where good
checked the coil pack and there was a small hairline crack in it and someone told me to spray it with WD-40 to dry it up then wait half and hr-> ill see what this does......
but can anyone suggest a permanent solution to this on going problem or give me anymore insight, im stumped
thank you
06-06-2011, 04:17 PM
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Re: VW Golf wont start when its humid/rainy out
done. there was a hairline crack in it. yep thank you sir you are awesome. works fine now
i dunno but its a total PITA
good call
i dunno but its a total PITA
good call
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Hi
How are you ?
I know it's a bit late but i hope you're still active on this forum
I have same problem as you with my car( Golf mk5 1.6fsi)
In the morning after a raning all night car won't start (starts then cut off in second) then after 2-3 hours start up normally
ignition coil problem ? or anything else ?
How are you ?
I know it's a bit late but i hope you're still active on this forum
I have same problem as you with my car( Golf mk5 1.6fsi)
In the morning after a raning all night car won't start (starts then cut off in second) then after 2-3 hours start up normally
ignition coil problem ? or anything else ?
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