so i have a 85 vw golf fuel injected that wont stay started. it starts but dies. whats wrong with it?

danielle, April 2010

before u do any of the above....im guessing its the mk1 gti or mk2??
when u switch ignition on...listen for the fuel pump priming...if u here a buzz sort of noise for a few seconds pump is fine.
next option & very little checked.....rotor arm & distributor cap....even if they look good....change the rotor arm at least as they contain a small resistor which does break down.

Scott
golf mk1 gti 1989
golf mk3 gti 1992
...AND VEEDUB MAD

Scott, Fife, April 2010

check relay for fuel pump

p, April 2010

Not sure about your car, but I had this problem with a Vauxhall in the 1980's. Think it was the ballast resistor in the coil. The cure was a new coil.

ChicksFan, April 2010