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| Golf 3 Not Starting by deathwing(op): 12:26pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
Golf 3 didn't come on this morning. Called a mechanic and he suspected the plug and/fuel filter. It's a Tokunbo, and I haven't really driven it. He managed to bring the car online by pulling on a cable in the bonnet while I was revving it. We drove it to his shop (Jibowu), I bought new plugs and filter, but the car still didn't come on as expected. In fact, the pulling of that mysterious cable isn't helping anymore. The mechanic has serviced the nozzles to no avail. Basically, the car just coughs when we try to start it. Anyone have any idea? A Rewire Is trying to solve by elimination, but no one really knows. It's a 1.6 L golf 3. It's my first car, and I'm getting terrified as to how cars can decide to ruin your days every now and then. I have done the Servicing. |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by Nobody: 12:56pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
did u check your battery? |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by deathwing(op): 1:13pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
fabiano09:Yes. It's a new battery. |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by mayor2013: 3:47pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
deathwing: |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by mayor2013: 3:51pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
Your mechanic is working blindly. What has a non starting condition got to do with servicing of nozzles Does this car crank @ all? Have you tried running a diagnosis/scan Now if he pulls the cable and you kick down am looking at your throttle body being clogged up.If you need help call 08156087872 or 08165520837 We drove it to his shop (Jibowu), I bought new plugs and filter, but the car still didn't come on as expected. In fact, the pulling of that mysterious cable isn't helping anymore. The mechanic has serviced the nozzles to no avail. Basically, the car just coughs when we try to start it. Anyone have any idea? A Rewire Is trying to solve by elimination, but no one really knows. It's a 1.6 L golf 3. It's my first car, and I'm getting terrified as to how cars can decide to ruin your days every now and then. I have done the Servicing.[/quote] |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by DECOtech(m): 1:53pm On Aug 16, 2015 |
deathwing:Have you not heard about vehicle scanning? No wahala nah, let the mechanic do trial n error n condem a vehicle you just bought. |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by fagbohun4j(m): 7:54pm On Aug 16, 2015 |
Golf 3 is a car good car cuz I own one. They can come up with faults any f**cking time. Have you throttle body checked and then the coil. Is it an auto or manual drive? |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by deathwing(op): 11:41pm On Aug 16, 2015 |
fagbohun4j:It's a manual. Turned out the plug contacts were weak. The new Rewire discovered that after 15mins despite three Rewires being baffled all day yesterday. I just have to change that and I'll be good to go. |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by fagbohun4j(m): 4:18pm On Aug 17, 2015 |
deathwing:Alright then. But dnt allow any roadside mech work on ur car if u rili want to enjoy it. |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by Gbengaodutona: 2:09pm On Aug 19, 2015 |
What of the timing belt,and as well your ignition cover which is connected to the coil |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by OShepherd: 1:58pm On Aug 20, 2015 |
My friend; No much issues cos I run 1 Golf3 & has been enjoying it 4 like 4yrs now. Ask him 2 chck d starting coil and ignition cover so long Ur batteries is OK. Gudluck bro! |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by deathwing(op): 3:31pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
I forgot to mention..the car stalled yesterday again and absolutely refused to start Finally got a Rewire who scanned the car. The cars says it's a Security problem. The car's fob key doesn't work, so I'm not sure how that's possible. The Rewire told me the issue stemmed from the brainbox. He has taken it to Iyana Itire for a scan and a fix. He just called me from Itire. Says a sensor in the brainbox is faulty, and that they're working on it. I hope I meet a working car this evening  |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by redcliff: 3:53pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Lol. golf3. If you own a golf3, no mechanic should even touch the car because it has a very simple system that can be DIYed. well to me though. I owned one and I fixed almost all the major problems with it. except that it was having a problem being scanned. |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by deathwing(op): 4:35pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
Unfortunately, I'm not technical at all! I don't even understand +ve and -ve whatever in electricity. My brain's learning center shuts off that kind of learning. I'm never interested. I'm thinking of being more hands on with the golf tho, especially as youtube videos abound. |
| Re: Golf 3 Not Starting by Piyke: 8:01pm On Aug 21, 2015 |
deathwing:Sounds like you left the car for the rewire? I really won't advise you to do this. Except you can really vouch for the guy. Again ask him for the code the scan showed not just him saying it's a security thing. Sounds to me like he's doing trial and error things. |
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