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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Default Starting problem MK6 RS2000

It makes a horrible whining noise when trying to start it,and when it starts it runs rough for a couple of seconds and then dies any ideas
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Was fine yesterday did smell very petrolly after trying to start it?
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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check fuel pipes, connections on fuel pump, plugs, leads, fuel filter nuts HTH
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan16v
check fuel pipes, connections on fuel pump, plugs, leads, fuel filter nuts HTH
Okay will do bloody thing always so reliable normally
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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If its a noise before the starter motor cuts in it could be the fuel pump throwing the towel in.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BM08
If its a noise before the starter motor cuts in it could be the fuel pump throwing the towel in.

I am sure its after the starter motor cuts in
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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grr just went out at its started damm thing lol,but will check everything
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