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I.C.E & Electrical / 1.6 Doesn't start even after the parts cannon
Last post by Ritcher04 -
Hi all,

I recently got an '89 1.6 as a project and im stumped.

I hasnt been on the road for 3 years but it seems a previous owner has launched the parts cannon at it to no avail. It has a new ignition coil, HT Leads, Dizzy and I've fitted new plugs and battery myself recently.

I took the king lead out to check if that was even getting spark in the first place which it wasnt so i traced back to the coil and terminals 1 and 15. I used a multimeter at Terminal 1 which gave nothing and Terminal 15 gave a reading of 0,5 mV when cranking it, I know a multimeter isnt the best for this particular test and a test light would be better, but its all I had at the time.

I've seen a lot of talk about the TCI which I havent checed yet, so could it be that which is fried? or am I missing steps or looking in the wrong place.

A point in the right direction or at least to another thread on here with some form of guide would be great!

Thanks in Advance :)
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New Members Say Hi! / My First 'Classic' and Project!
Last post by Ritcher04 -
Hi Everyone,

I Bought myself a 1.6 Auto as a bit of an affordable dream car as I've always liked the older boxy Golfs but it sure will be a mini project to get up and running so I'll be lurking a lot in the coming weeks to see what I can Learn!

I look forward to seeing everyone's pride and joy :)



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New Members Say Hi! / Re: New Member
Last post by lookyhooky -
Indeed! I couldn't believe my luck when I won my latest car! Previously owned 2 MK2 8v GTIs and a MK1 Sportline, in the late 90s.

Had to take the car rather than the cash alternative.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Mot exempt
Last post by Robmk2vr6 -
Quick update

Tax has register online this morning between midnight and 3am but the mot status is still expired, was hoping for the "no results found" green mot box.

More waiting to see when it changes or if it does.
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: Air,fuel mixture screw on top of cab cover
Last post by philip -
Thank you very much, yes there are so many ways to adjust cab that i've done in the past. As you mention people fiddle anyways wrongly :). I will try again and do it properly. Thank you for the RPM, this is what i beleived,....

Thanks again.
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: Air,fuel mixture screw on top of cab cover
Last post by Keekster64 -
The mixture screw on the top of the pierburg carb only adjusts the mixture at idle for emissions purposes.  It works the reverse of most carbs i.e. to lean the mixture you screw it out (anti clockwise) and to richen it you turn it in (clock wise).  If you car is running rich, the mixture may not be the cause.  Make sure the choke is fully off when the engine is hot for example.  The idle speed should be 850-900rpm, when fully hot.  There are a number of way of adjusting the idle speed, some which are incorrect, but people do it anyway.  I suggest down loading the pdf of the manual for the correct way of adjusting it.