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Sat 7 Jul 2012 20:18

mgf - MGF Not Running - kayjocars

Hi, This is my first time on this forum and first post, I normally only use forums to find information but I found a lot of posts with no solutions, looked like the asker just couoldn't be bothered posting the fix - if forums are good enough to look for answers then you should take the time to post solutions not just find them.

Here's a solution to a problem I had but couldn't get a solution on a forum - it may be there I just haven't found it :-)

My MGF 97 VVC cut out and wouldn't restart - no real warning. When turned over it would run for a few seconds then stall and then not restart. First port of call was coil pack, then leads, plugs, fuel filter, manifold, new injectors and loom. After all these (not at the same time) I still had the same problem, Then a friend suggested I check the cat as it may be blocked, I thought anything was worth a go at this point, so I disconnected the downpipe at the manifold and presto the car started. So I now need to buy a new exhaust system, but I hop this is of some help to others who may have a similar problem and have been equally as stumped as me. And also it will cost nothing to check it - bonus. I will post more solutions as I find them. If you made it this far then thanks for listening to my rambling.

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Sat 7 Jul 2012 20:31

mgf - MGF Not Running - gordonbennet

Good point not to forget the exhaust, thanks for the tip.

Many years ago an old mate of mine who dabbles had a problem Passat 1.6 Diesel brought to him, long before DPF's were a politicians wet dream and Diesel fuel injection was by tried trusted simple and cheap to maintain mechanical means.

Hard to start, wouldn't pull you out of bed etc, he went through everything then in desperation disconnected the exhaust at the down pipe, as in your case hey presto. Exhaust blocked up with soot.

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