Volkswagen Golf ignition turns over but engine doesn't catch

Car: Volkswagen Golf
Variant: 1.4
Model Year: 2001
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Posted: Oct 14, 2013 (11 years ago)
first of all... is there fuel in the tank? if so, then its possible that there is no spark or fuel delivery or both.... if you are unable to check this for yourself, get it to a local garage....
Posted Oct 14, 2013 (11 years ago)
Could also be flooded ,requiring plugs removed dried/ refitted.
Posted Oct 16, 2013 (11 years ago)
Faulty engine cooolant temp sensor is a cpmmon fault of non cold start .Also check crank sensor .
Posted Oct 16, 2013 (11 years ago)

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