I had that - it seems it is a common problem with these cars. I changed a couple of things and then scrapped it.
Since then I have heard that it is often the crank position sensor. Supposedly it is cheap to change so that would be a good start.
Mine would drive normally and then it would just die and not restart for anything from 2 mins to a couple of hours - then it would run normally for a while.
I have a vw golf n reg mk3 does not like starting when u get the started the car runs rich and it...
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I have a vw golf n reg mk3 does not like starting when u get the started the car runs rich and it over reves when u drive the car it cuts out when u pull of but then it go aging
hard to get 2nd 4rth and fith but does engage,clutch feels ok gearbox sounds fine,gearstick was...
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hard to get 2nd 4rth and fith but does engage,clutch feels ok gearbox sounds fine,gearstick was loose yesterday but has become a lot stiffer.possible gearbox selector failure? polo 1.6 hatchback1995
All the meters (speedometer,rev. meter, fuel gauge and temputer gauge) in the dash panel die when i...
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All the meters (speedometer,rev. meter, fuel gauge and temputer gauge) in the dash panel die when i press the accelerator petal, but everything else in the dash panel work, then i mean the lights, warning lights and etc. Any clue what this could be?