Starts but won't run.

2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 3 cyl petrol

Car: Volkswagen Polo
Year: 2002
Variant: 1.2 3 cyl petrol

Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights

i had to replace 1 burnt out coil along with its connecting plug and 2 burnt out fuse holders, this was done properly with solder and shrink wrap. when trying to start it now it will run for about 2 seconds then stop, it refuses to fire again unless i wait maybe 1 minute then it does the same again. help please as its my daughters car and she is lost without it.

Problem added: Feb 14, 2017 (7 years ago)

iccarus 1000

Points: 6

Checked ALL other fuses ?

Answered Feb 14, 2017 (7 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,675

Sorry but that sounds electrical,
Something is going open circuit.
Try a can of freeze spray from "Maplins"
when sprayed onto electrics it freezes parts and hopefully isolates where the open circuit is for repair.

Answered Feb 15, 2017 (7 years ago)

1/4drive

Points: 1,892

in addition to the info above i have checked all the fuses and they are ok, i also found out that the brake lights don't work now along with nothing at all on the dash board as in battery light, charging light etc. i'm pulling my hair out now. please help.

Answered Feb 15, 2017 (7 years ago)

iccarus 1000

Points: 6

You list the car as a 2052 , what year is that ?

Answered Feb 15, 2017 (7 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,675