Volkswagen Polo starts then immediately dies
Variant: 1litre
Model Year: 1996
started as an occassional blip, but now starts and dies after approx 1-2 seconds regularly like it runs out of fuel, have had it put on machine which said sensor in carburetter needed changing, it still starts and dies though garage seem a bit stuck as it is an intermittant prob that is getting worse, some days it works perfectly though, has done this hot and cold getting very frustrated any help appreciated
Posted: Dec 19, 2010 (13 years ago)
Sounds like it could be the ECT sensor,(Engine Coolant Temperature)
Posted Dec 21, 2010 (13 years ago)
hi,
I have the same problem with my polo just wondering if you got to the bottom of the problems, thanks
I have the same problem with my polo just wondering if you got to the bottom of the problems, thanks
Posted Jan 13, 2011 (13 years ago)
I have this exact problem!
On my polo it was the earth cable from the battery to the bodywork. Let me know if yours is anything else!
On my polo it was the earth cable from the battery to the bodywork. Let me know if yours is anything else!
Posted Mar 6, 2011 (13 years ago)
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