My 1995 golf gl (2l) automatic won't start when I turn the key. The dash lights and all the electrical goes on but when I turn the key in the ignition, nothing happens. I ended up just pulling and tugging on every wire in the engne bay until 30 min later, I turn the ignition and it sputters then it starts running! I really don`t know what to do, it`s broken down on me a bunch of times and I would rather avoid expensive mechanic rates.

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ive had this problem the loud tapping noise if properly you have the wrong oil in the engine the lifters only have a very small hole in for the to get in so if it to thick it cant get in causing the slapping noise.

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Hi Dean,
With regard to the alternator, you could check that the battery terminals and earthing straps are all tight and free of corrosion, which might mean removing them to see.

As for the other problems there are 1002 things that could be wrong and the first step is to get the fault codes read, either by a properly equipped VW mechanic or you can do it yourself with a £15 interface cable, a laptop computer, free VAG diagnostic software. Plus a willingness to learn!

One thought about the red text on the dash - check your manual to se what that means - it might mean "don't drive me because it will cause serious damage".

Hope this helps a bit. If so, a rating would be appreciated. If it doesn't help please "add a comment" instead and tell me more.

Thanks, D.

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worn coil pack?
its a problem with some golfs
type worn coil pack golf tdi on google and you should see everything on it. i think theres an uprated set out now don't quote me on it tho!

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Hi

After some closer inspection, I found that somebody tampered with the startermotor's wires. They cut the 12V wire and stripped the other. So when you disable the immobiliser, and turn the ignition, the 12V that should be applied thorugh that wire is not present. Simple to fix, but flipping anoying!!!

Thanks

Rudolf

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Replace the fuel pump relay, it's easy and cheap.