VW Golf starting probs

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Fri 22 Apr 2005 14:27
VW Golf starting probs - volksgolf
I am struggling to solve a starting problem with my Golf. It is M reg and has done 130,000 miles and is perfect apart from intermittent starting probs.
It sometimes fires revs and dies upto 20 times before deciding to go. It might do it when warm or when cold or when damp. It might not happen for a week of daily use.
It has been put on diagnostics straight after the problem and there are no fault codes.
Have tried replacing the fuel pump relay as suggested by a mechanic but it still does it.
Any ideas....?

Thank you
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Sun 24 Apr 2005 20:18
VW Golf starting probs - sean
Petrol or diesel?

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Mon 25 Apr 2005 13:46
VW Golf starting probs - Peter D
R30 is the main relay for the engine management system, fuel injection & possibly ignition system depending on engine type. Many owners of this model have experience this relay being at fault along with the Fuel Pump control Relay. This is does show up in the diagnostics. Been here several times and you do not even need a new relay, carefully remove the cover and the chances are that the larger soldered pins through the PCB are cracked and require to be resoldered with a 100 watt soldering iran to ensure the big pins are hot enough. Regards Peter
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