vw gti will only run when push started .
 

i got a 1996 v dubb i was on the freeway the other day and i stalled out on 1st
for the first time ever almost got hit,so the car would not start after that so my buddy pushed me and i dumped the clutch and it starts
so the manual says it could be the ignition switch,starter coil or the starter,where would sombody start?

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

I would start with testing ---- instead of just throwing random parts at it that some guy told you about on the internet.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

try to make starter fire manually, put a screw driver across the positive and a negative, if it cranks the engine then starter is good.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

To weld said screwdriver to the those two points? :l

Might be better to try using a test light on the solenoid terminal of the starter to see if the start signal is reaching the solenoid.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

that sounds good with both points the screwdriver and test light,the one thing is they say if the cluster lights come on then it's not the ignition switch
does that sound right?

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

Not really. It is German after all, so who knows how it's wired up.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

Hm, I had this same problem with my CRX and it was that the alternator was poo.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

start with is the battery, is there even a charge can you turn on your lights and music? then go with does it click? is it even trying to turn over? if you can here a click but nothings happening its usually the starter. but you got to tell us what is happening. if you think its the starter take it off and get it checked at one of the auto stores. its usually pretty easy to figure out. and also it could just be a bad connection somewhere. make sure the cables going to the starter are hooked up and good.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

Yea, don't just go throwing parts at it......try a molotov cocktail. I am not very fond of VW's :(

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

I have no problem with vws :-\ check the starter and the starter relay, your battery voltage and your alternater, if you cant work on vw's you fail at life.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

ok the car does't click nothing silent,the lights work the battery charges fine when you push start it it's all good but thats not the objective.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

find a guy in your area with vag-com, most dubbers are pretty cool with checkin it out for ya.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

sell it and get a jap car

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

mabey try pouring gas over entire car before said test :y

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

---- you all this is the first vw i ever owned and i like it all i ever had was honda acura yes there great but
whats wrong with a challenge.so all you big pimps don't know anything unless it's a jap car. cool i thought i could get some answers here guess not!

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

Revenge for all the fags who have painter's tape and stretched tires.

All VW owners are polesmokers. :)

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

and this surprises you why???


VWs are the suq

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

Good riddance fucktard. :1 If you can't stand the heat get the ---- otta our kitchen.

Not everyone in here has only Honda/Acura knowledge. If you had been around for a while you would know this.

Get you answers on gayass VWvortex if you don't want negative opinions about German "engineering.". Other members have been to the VW scene and promptly came back.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

Sometimes ignition switch's randomly break when you hit a bump. Ive seen it happen before. take it off and look at it.

Re: vw gti will only run when push started .
 

whats funny is you miss the point i asked a question,so all i wanted was a response
on the matter. it's called general discussion not honda/acura discussion.
i agree german wiring is rediculous but it's still a nice car,if it's got 4 wheels i love it
you should't limit your self ---- tard! lol