20 Most Recent 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Questions & Answers

Question edited for clarity. Question moved from Land Phones Category. The things you changed have no bearing on the symptoms and clues. Clean Throttle Body and MAF (mass air flow sensor), as opposed to Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor.

lift up the bonnet and it should be on the bottom of the windscreen to your right

If this is a factory fitted immobiliser then it would not be easy to disconnect!

This will require the removal of the timing belt and the pinning of the injector pump to maintain pump timing. This engine is an interference engine and valve damage will occur if not done correctly. As there is no belt replacement period specified for the belt but industry standard is 60.000 miles so with a leaking seal ( oil destroys rubber belts) it would be prudent to consider a new belt, adjustment pulley and crank shaft seal as well. Have the job done by an accredited shop conversant with your vehicle .

Have you checked your Owner's Manual for the car for that info?

If it was controlled electrically to open or close, there is no way to manually control it. It must be repaired with new parts.

TIGHTEN THE BATERRY CONNECTORS AND CHECK ALL GROUND WIRES AT THE ENGINE.LET ME KNOW IF U FOUND SOMETHING.

IT DEPENDS THE PROGRAMM U USE TO BURN THE CDS!!

It sounds like the clutch on the starter bendix is failing. This could be worse in cold weather due to lubricant inside clutch. If this continues, it may permanently fail. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_f2436a37cbb50365

I think you have low charge battery which is nearly empty.. why not try to fix another battery from a friend just to try to see for yourself anyway we only need to loosen two screws..

I can give you a link for USA models but no S.A. http://bbbind.com/free_tsb.html

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What have you checked? Bulbs? Fuse? Switch?

Question edited for clarity. We are in North America, 'swings' is 'cranks'. You are in Africa? Question moved to model category No YEAR given. https://www.google.com/search?q=Volkswagen+Golf+GS+mk3+crank+no+start ..

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