Guest ben-1888 Posted September 3, 2008 1.6 gti with 1.9 engine so its been converted at sum point in its life... now iv stripped the car down and took the radiator out but decided i wanted to check that water was pumping round the engine so went to start it and nothing... could it be that the radiator isnt on?? mayb a sensor or something?? it was drivable 3 days ago now it looks like a heap of junk that wont start.... hahaha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock Lobster 28 Posted September 3, 2008 Do you get nothing at all? sounds to me like you've probably knocked something when laking out the radiator, first thing i would do is check all connections in and around the front of the engine bay, as having the radiator off won't prevent the engine from turning over... i had a nightmare when changing the rad on my goodwood, constantly finding poor connections and bad earths! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted September 3, 2008 Will it turn over? if not check the wires to the starter motor and the "brown multi plug" If it will turn over have a look at the A.F.M. and check the plug is in and check that you have all the air pipes are on if you have the rad off you should only have 3 pipes off, you won't have much water flow until the stat is up to temp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ben-1888 Posted September 4, 2008 it turns over but just wont start... there is nothing... i havent chekd for a spark or anything but assuming it should all b ok as it started the day b4!! i will check all the wires. there seems to b alot of loose wires just hanging about not connected to anything... guessing this is because of the conversion and shortcuts have been taken! eg no lights, no temp guage, dodgy electrics basicly! a wiring diagram might help if any1 knows where to find one! nothing is simple!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpug 1 Posted September 4, 2008 It sounds like you have probably unplugged something accidently, have a good look around the front of the engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock Lobster 28 Posted September 4, 2008 all the wiring diagrams are in the haynes manual, confusing but they're all there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large 33 Posted September 4, 2008 Sounds like you may have unpluged the Air Flow Meter has the car got a K&N type filter on it, if it has the A.F.M.is the bit that the filter is fitted to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soap.mactavish 0 Posted September 4, 2008 you could try looking for corotion in the AFM plug + cleaning the it and also the HT and coil leads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ben-1888 Posted September 5, 2008 cheers folks... got it sorted was just a dodgy wire kiking about...think it was an earth for something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
