MK2 Golf not starting

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Tue 21 Nov 2006 18:38
MK2 Golf not starting - stafbt
Hi all hope you all are well. Have a small problem with my Mk2 1.6 auto (1989 F). Every now and then it just wont turn over to start. Not long had a vw service and battery so ill rule them out. The other day i did find a little puddle of water in the bulk head above the fuse box. The drain pipe was bloked with leaves and so on, but i have now cleared it. Does anyone think this may have something to do with my problem as water may of run down to the fuse box????? Any help and how to fix would be great.
Cheers. Have a nice day Graham
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Tue 21 Nov 2006 22:31
MK2 Golf not starting - Big John
Check the cut-off switch on the auto box (should only start in park)
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Tue 21 Nov 2006 22:33
MK2 Golf not starting - Big John
Just seen the second thread relating to this, why a new one?
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Wed 22 Nov 2006 00:30
MK2 Golf not starting - Dynamic Dave
Check the cut-off switch on the auto box (should only start in park)


And neutral, surely?
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Wed 22 Nov 2006 14:52
MK2 Golf not starting - stafbt
Tha for the help. Graham
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Sun 26 Nov 2006 16:06
MK2 Golf not starting - stafbt
Hi again, yeah its the gearbox switch. AA bloke said. Is this a big job?? what sort of money am i looking at?
Cheers
Graham
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