#1: starting problems 206 gti Author: pepsimax, Location: cannockPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 6:38 am ---- hi im new to this site, just looking for some help or advice, i have a w reg 206gti, it started and drove fine for 2 days, yesterday i went to shop came out and car wont start, all the dashboard lights up, and i can hear a noise from under the bonnett. i discouncted the battery put it back on , still no start. left it a couple of hrs and then it started and drove 50 miles home. this morning it wont start again.... pls help
#2: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 6:57 am ---- Imobiliser Fault?? Next time it does it try locking the doors then unlocking them and try again.
#3: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: kieron, Location: in the housePosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 6:58 am ---- sounds like a flat battery is somthing clicking when you turn the key?
get your battery checked and alternator as it couldnt be charging?
has you battery got the magic eye on it if so you can test it by that to see if its at fault
#4: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:02 am ----
kieron206gti wrote:
sounds like a flat battery is somthing clicking when you turn the key?
get your battery checked and alternator as it couldnt be charging?
has you battery got the magic eye on it if so you can test it by that to see if its at fault
This.
Sounds like the battery.
#5: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:02 am ---- Will it just not fire up? Will it keep running with your foot on the throttle?
#6: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: kieron, Location: in the housePosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:04 am ----
Edward wrote:
Will it just not fire up? Will it keep running with your foot on the throttle?
says it will not start
#7: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:07 am ---- Why would it be the battery if it started again after a few hours?
#8: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:09 am ----
Big_Rich180 wrote:
Why would it be the battery if it started again after a few hours?
When my battery went on my 206 GTi, I got it started a couple of times between time it refused to start.
#9: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: kieron, Location: in the housePosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:09 am ----
Big_Rich180 wrote:
Why would it be the battery if it started again after a few hours?
because batterys work in funny ways have you ever had a flat battery on your phone then a few hours later it will turn on again
same with cars give a a coupe of days it wouldnt turn on
#10: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:10 am ----
kieron206gti wrote:
Big_Rich180 wrote:
Why would it be the battery if it started again after a few hours?
because batterys work in funny ways have you ever had a flat battery on your phone then a few hours later it will turn on again
same with cars give a a coupe of days it wouldnt turn on
Never had it to be honest
#11: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: pepsimax, Location: cannockPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:22 am ---- thanks, i will have a look at the battery. if that dont work do you think it might be worth having it scanned, thanxs
#12: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: pepsimax, Location: cannockPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:37 am ---- batterys fine ? any more ideas
#13: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: damongoodman, Location: brimptonPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:06 am ----
pepsimax wrote:
hi im new to this site, just looking for some help or advice, i have a w reg 206gti, it started and drove fine for 2 days, yesterday i went to shop came out and car wont start, all the dashboard lights up, and i can hear a noise from under the bonnett. i discouncted the battery put it back on , still no start. left it a couple of hrs and then it started and drove 50 miles home. this morning it wont start again.... pls help
what does the noise sound like?
#14: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: Big_Rich180, Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:31 am ----
pepsimax wrote:
batterys fine ? any more ideas
Did you try what i said?
#15: Re: starting problems 206 gti Author: pepsimax, Location: cannockPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 2:15 pm ---- yeah rich, i tried what you said still no luck, thanks anyway. The noise like tic tic tic sounds like its coming from the engine by the coil pack.
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