r32 not starting, can someone help find the cause?

Started by mitchr32, October 12, 2020, 03:02:52 PM

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mitchr32

https://youtu.be/-SBYmIZ7ZL0

battery is fine.

not a good day for me lmao

any help is appreciated ty
2003 Golf R32 4dr - Deep Black Pearl

superfueler

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Hey Mitch,

There seems to be a starter motor inhibitor switch relay (no 11 or no 16) under the dash as part of the many relays on this car that could be the culprit. Usually if its a starter unit fault, you might hear the starter engage but not turn over (usually a clicking noise from the starter itself) If you do not hear this click from the starter itself then it's most likely a relay or fuse.

See link below that might help. Scroll to the very bottom of the page to see the diagram.

https://fusesdiagram.com/volkswagen/fuses-and-relay-volkswagen-golf-4.html

Current: 2010 Audi A4 2.7 TDI silver, 2007 Audi A4 2.0T DTM sprint blue, 2007 VW Golf V 2.0 TDI BKD 4motion manual white.
Past: 2004 Golf R32 black pearlescent, 2009 Audi S3 white, 2004 Audi A4 B6 1.8T blue, 99 Golf mk4 GTI black, 2005 Audi A4 B7 2.0T black.

mitchr32

hey, thanks superfueler! i can definitely hear clicking from the relay, im quite certain it could be the fuel pump as i dont hear it prime when i turn the key.  which is a shame because it was working this morning!
2003 Golf R32 4dr - Deep Black Pearl

mitchr32

shop said it's pointing towards the fuel pump, so going to get an aftermarket one fitted (as need car ASAP). is there anywhere that's got decently cheap genuine VW fuel pumps for sale, or anyone on here? cheers :)
2003 Golf R32 4dr - Deep Black Pearl

superfueler

The first time i watched your video my volume was turned down so i did not hear the cranking from the starter which is obviously fine. Volume helps.  ::) ;D
Current: 2010 Audi A4 2.7 TDI silver, 2007 Audi A4 2.0T DTM sprint blue, 2007 VW Golf V 2.0 TDI BKD 4motion manual white.
Past: 2004 Golf R32 black pearlescent, 2009 Audi S3 white, 2004 Audi A4 B6 1.8T blue, 99 Golf mk4 GTI black, 2005 Audi A4 B7 2.0T black.

superfueler

Current: 2010 Audi A4 2.7 TDI silver, 2007 Audi A4 2.0T DTM sprint blue, 2007 VW Golf V 2.0 TDI BKD 4motion manual white.
Past: 2004 Golf R32 black pearlescent, 2009 Audi S3 white, 2004 Audi A4 B6 1.8T blue, 99 Golf mk4 GTI black, 2005 Audi A4 B7 2.0T black.

mitchr32

@superfueler, yeah it did! atleast it wasn't anything too too bad, probably hadn't been changed since new lol
2003 Golf R32 4dr - Deep Black Pearl

superfueler

Current: 2010 Audi A4 2.7 TDI silver, 2007 Audi A4 2.0T DTM sprint blue, 2007 VW Golf V 2.0 TDI BKD 4motion manual white.
Past: 2004 Golf R32 black pearlescent, 2009 Audi S3 white, 2004 Audi A4 B6 1.8T blue, 99 Golf mk4 GTI black, 2005 Audi A4 B7 2.0T black.

mitchr32

Quote from: superfueler on October 18, 2020, 07:51:31 PM
Happy to know she's going again.  :D

yeah definitely. next thing to do is replace some engine hoses and find out where the small oil leak is, i think it's rocket cover gasket. do you know if they're easy to change/repair yourself?
2003 Golf R32 4dr - Deep Black Pearl

superfueler

I have never done a rocker cover removal / installation on these engines before, but if you have access to good tooling i would imagine its a DIY job. Youtube might help with some tutorials if you search.
Current: 2010 Audi A4 2.7 TDI silver, 2007 Audi A4 2.0T DTM sprint blue, 2007 VW Golf V 2.0 TDI BKD 4motion manual white.
Past: 2004 Golf R32 black pearlescent, 2009 Audi S3 white, 2004 Audi A4 B6 1.8T blue, 99 Golf mk4 GTI black, 2005 Audi A4 B7 2.0T black.

GLIDN

glad I was able to help bud. Good work getting it sorted so quickly
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superfueler

I was going to say welcome to euro ownership, but you have owned a GTI before, so you knew what you were getting yourself into.  ;D ;D
Current: 2010 Audi A4 2.7 TDI silver, 2007 Audi A4 2.0T DTM sprint blue, 2007 VW Golf V 2.0 TDI BKD 4motion manual white.
Past: 2004 Golf R32 black pearlescent, 2009 Audi S3 white, 2004 Audi A4 B6 1.8T blue, 99 Golf mk4 GTI black, 2005 Audi A4 B7 2.0T black.

mitchr32

Quote from: superfueler on October 22, 2020, 01:59:38 PM
I was going to say welcome to euro ownership, but you have owned a GTI before, so you knew what you were getting yourself into.  ;D ;D

Yes i did! wouldn't buy anything i didn't know the conditions of first hahaha

i'll be more onto it once I have more spare money to spend - while being in school it's hard lol
2003 Golf R32 4dr - Deep Black Pearl