feathersword Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I feel like a lot of the time when posting here it is for crappy modern cars... Perhaps that is because older cars are better and don't give me any issues! Anyways, looking for a bit of advice with my 1995 Volkswagen Polo. I barely drive it, but my mum uses it most days to get to work. 19 out of 20 times, she gets in, turns key, starts fine. The other 1 time out of the 20, it won't start! Engine turns over, but then dies. Mum tries a few times, gets frustrated, and gets a ride to work with Dad. I get home later, and every time, get in the car, turn key, car starts and I laugh at her. Basically what I'm wanting is suggestions of things I can do/check to try and eliminate the problem, pain in the ass as it's so intermittent, so any potential fix could take a few weeks before I will know if its actually cured the problem!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfive Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Replace it. Does it have some kind of factory/aftermarket immobilizer? Any flashing red lights anywhere when it starts then dies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Intermittent problems are a PITA. Do you know anyone with a scan tool who can check for fault codes for you? Assuming that this has a OBD2 plug on it, you can get some pretty cheap code readers off trade me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feathersword Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Replace it. Does it have some kind of factory/aftermarket immobilizer? Any flashing red lights anywhere when it starts then dies? I am planning on selling it pretty soon, my 82 323 wagon is much more my cup of tea. Ideally want it working before I sell it though! No flashing lights or anything like that, don't believe it has any immobilisers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feathersword Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Intermittent problems are a PITA. Do you know anyone with a scan tool who can check for fault codes for you? Assuming that this has a OBD2 plug on it, you can get some pretty cheap code readers off trade me. This may be what I need to do! Any idea where the OBD2 plug be, if it has one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
governorsam Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Below the steering column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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