I think the coil sends a keep-alive signal to the fuel pump, possible loose/corroded terminal on the coil? Does the pump run before the engine cranks? Maybe relay?
On Apr 30, 2012, at 7:18 PM, Larry Velez <[email protected]> wrote: Hey Gents, After too many years of idle, the 16V will not start anymore. It used to be that I would kill the battery (even the Optima) after the battery sat unplugged for too long. This time I thought I would get another battery (Die Hard this time because it was the only place open last night) and she would again start. But no luck. With the new battery, she cranks strong but wont start. With starter fluid she starts but shuts off within seconds. I am noticing no buzz from the transfer pump in the tank. I replaced it years ago for the better model but this looks like a fuel problem. Any way to test the pump or should I just buy one and call it a day? This will be the last spring of neglect, I promise. Thanks, Larry 91 GTI 16V | Larry Velez | www.sinu.com<http://www.sinu.com> | _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list
