VW Polo 01 not starting

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Mon 25 Jun 2007 15:24
VW Polo 01 not starting - T.T
it turns over then just cuts out. I've changed the sparks ran for a while but wont start again. just took the sparks out and they are covered in petrol. I'm going to change the fuel filter next. any ideas??
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Mon 25 Jun 2007 17:57
VW Polo 01 not starting - bell boy
if you mean starts then stops then consider its an immobiliser problem
try another key
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Mon 25 Jun 2007 20:41
VW Polo 01 not starting - MerlinTec
have you got a good spark? immobiliser should cut the fuel and spark. could well be coil at fault.
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Wed 27 Jun 2007 22:28
VW Polo 01 not starting - T.T
changed the fuel filter ran fine for a day next morning back to square 1???
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Wed 27 Jun 2007 23:04
VW Polo 01 not starting - MerlinTec
Hi
Are the plugs wet again? If so then it?s over fuelling or you have a poor spark. Are the correct plug fitted? Have you got a good spark?
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