Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.4 starting problems

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Tue 12 Aug 2008 21:30
1999 1.4 starting problems - burti
my vw golf keeps dying when i start it. this site was reccomended to me for some advice.
when i turn the key the engine turns over then just dies. it sounds like it wants to start but gives up. it runs really well apart from this. it eventually starts after maybe 20 or 30 trys. keeping my foot on the accelerate peddle doesnt make any differance. as you can probably tell im a bit ignorant in all things car, what with me being a girl and all! please help as im on low income and darent put it in a garage as labour costs are high to find a problem that is intermittant. ive tried running reddex through it for a couple of tank fulls. really appreciate this. bec

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 13/08/2008 at 00:50

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Tue 12 Aug 2008 21:47
199 1.4 starting problems - Screwloose

If it starts, runs for about 3 seconds and then cuts dead; it could be an immobilizer problem. Have you tried another key? Are there other objects/keys on your keyring?
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Tue 12 Aug 2008 22:06
199 1.4 starting problems - burti
i have tried other key, no good. it only turns over and sounds like its trying to start.

this car opens by putting key in lock. told you how ignorant i am with cars!

i have read a few other threads trying to understand car terms. one person said had problems since cam belt change.

i had cam change about 3 months ago, have had problems on off since.
then starter motor went also battery was replaced.

this car is serviced every year with vw garage. they have had a look but said it started and ran fine for them. ( this was after new starter motor fitted)
thanks for taking time to help me. bec
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