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elipsekid · 07-22-2010, 08:40 PM

I have a mk2 with a vr swap. So heres my problem I have full power on everything my radio headlights etc.. the thing is it wont crank or start unless I jump it but when I do it cranks right over no hesitation and it also doesn't start back up after turning the car off at random times. Ive been racking my brain trying to figure out the problem and I cant seem to come up with a good enough cause for this problem and it doesn't really make much sense to me. I even tried a different battery thinking the old one had a bad cell...wasn't the problem still does the same thing. Any suggestions on were to look?

Thanks
Chris

Elliott18t · 07-23-2010, 08:50 AM

bad starter? bad starter ground?

elipsekid · 07-23-2010, 10:34 PM

The starter is fairly new and the ground looked pretty clean. I might just take it off and clean it just to knock it off the list.

enigma · 07-25-2010, 02:46 AM

You have a bad connection somewhere. Possibly in the crimp between the connector and the cable.

andru1313 · 07-26-2010, 02:14 PM

coil packs... Check them make sure none of them are bad..

ein · 07-28-2010, 10:47 AM

^ coilpacks?

Load reduction relay? Turn on your ventilator and try to start the car, if the fan doesn't shut off there's your problem.

20squared · 07-29-2010, 07:22 PM

Feel free to give us a call to schedule an appointment! 609-387-3031

elipsekid · 08-07-2010, 06:20 PM

Just replaced the ground wire and connector and still the same thing.

nhanxsolo · 08-09-2010, 01:11 PM

PM cbirgl, he is very helpful and knowledgable.

jpalamar · 08-12-2010, 11:59 AM

Try a different battery.

07-22-2010, 08:40 PM	#1
elipsekid Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brick, NJ Member #173 iTrader: (1)	Need some vw help. I have a mk2 with a vr swap. So heres my problem I have full power on everything my radio headlights etc.. the thing is it wont crank or start unless I jump it but when I do it cranks right over no hesitation and it also doesn't start back up after turning the car off at random times. Ive been racking my brain trying to figure out the problem and I cant seem to come up with a good enough cause for this problem and it doesn't really make much sense to me. I even tried a different battery thinking the old one had a bad cell...wasn't the problem still does the same thing. Any suggestions on were to look? Thanks Chris __________________ chris 06 Evo MR-bolt ons 96 Jeep

07-23-2010, 08:50 AM	#2
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07-23-2010, 10:34 PM	#3
elipsekid Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brick, NJ Member #173 iTrader: (1)	The starter is fairly new and the ground looked pretty clean. I might just take it off and clean it just to knock it off the list. __________________ chris 06 Evo MR-bolt ons 96 Jeep

07-25-2010, 02:46 AM	#4
enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	You have a bad connection somewhere. Possibly in the crimp between the connector and the cable. __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

08-07-2010, 06:20 PM	#8
elipsekid Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brick, NJ Member #173 iTrader: (1)	Just replaced the ground wire and connector and still the same thing. __________________ chris 06 Evo MR-bolt ons 96 Jeep

07-26-2010, 02:14 PM	#5
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07-28-2010, 10:47 AM	#6
ein Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly burbs Member #7018 My Ride: 92 VW GTI, 93 VW Corrado, 99 Civic Hatch iTrader: (0)	^ coilpacks? Load reduction relay? Turn on your ventilator and try to start the car, if the fan doesn't shut off there's your problem.

07-29-2010, 07:22 PM	#7
20squared Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Nov 2009 Member #15133 My Ride: Assorted VW/Audi's iTrader: (0)	Feel free to give us a call to schedule an appointment! 609-387-3031

08-09-2010, 01:11 PM	#9
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08-12-2010, 11:59 AM	#10
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