Vw Citi Golf - Misfire - Distributor Faulty

[@cuebeq]

After reading many VW forums with no answer to my misfire problem I decided to give your video a go. My car was having intermittent spark issue's that would in turn cause random misfires as well as jerking when slowing down without the brakes. Initially I thought it was a faulty TCI unit, any advances there just led to dead ends. Replacing the distributor using your method solved my problem. I just need to do the timing on the belt side and the Chico 1.6 will be ready to go. Thank you sir🫡🙏

[@nathansetowski1610]

Thank you so much! You helped me change my distributor over the weekend, and I've barely any experience with cars. You're a legend!

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Fantastic, I am glad you found the video useful, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit.

[@WalterWeakley]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 okay great. that means there are 3 marks, one on the crank, one on the can pulley, and a mark on the distributer casing. these marks must be all in their position, rotor showing to the mark on the distributor casing. should be the correct timing

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yes correct as in the video

[@RandalIsaacs]

Hi i had the same problem and a oil leak between gearbox and motor can that be a faulty destrubator problem

[@WalterWeakley]

@@RandalIsaacs no, that is a oil seal on the crank

[@hiemabedrog]

I just had a very similar issue, on my channel, but from cold start right up to running temp, I replaced coil, still the same, then I tested the plug leads and 3 was under the permissible ohm specs. Replaced leads and she's all good. Many things give similar issues, but testing everything first sometimes save you from buying a +/-R500-R1000 coil, in place of a R250 plug lead set!

[@cliffmcminn1459]

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[@justindavids5789]

Thank you Uncle. I used your tips and fitted my own distributor.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Glad to help thanks for supporting my channel.

[@katlegomnisi7130]

Thank you so much, you really helping The People's Car. Mk1 love it forever

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for your support Katlego, Enkosi ngenkxaso yakho Katlego, GARY

[@eugeneleroux1842]

Thank you for this useful case study. One always assumes that the fault could not lie with the distributor. I assume that the fault laid in the Hall sensor, because this is probably the only sub component in the distributor that is temperature sensitive ?

[@fabianpersensie7891]

Awesome video My citi golf 1.4i is also misfiring. This video will help me a lot Thank you Oom.

[@dylanmager7532]

Hi thank you for the upload, it is very informative and useful. I wanted to ask if the same method works for 1.4 carb motor too? My notch is not facing the same way as yours. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[@nkosikhonaezzyboyspelmandl9447]

nice video thank u... im facing a similar problem wirh my Chico 1.3 carb..drives nice sometime and sometime its up to crap... up hills it battles alot... i pulled each spark plug lead out one at the time and i heard the engine changing bt on the one i think cylinder number 3 it didn't do anything... some ppl are saying it might be a burnt valve😔

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yes it sounds like it could be a compression problem, have a compression test done Nkosikohona, if the plugs, plug wires , distributor cap and rotor is ok.

[@nkosinathidinomtombeni1470]

I really like your videos so informative. On my citi 1.4 carb I found a small amount of oil on the spark plug. I want to change the valve cover gasket and do a service, change plugs and oil. Any tips before I go through with it? I notice you have no video replacing the valve cover gasket

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi, Nkosinathi, thanks for the support, it means a lot, yes so far I did not do this procedure on my channel yet, but it is simple and straight forward, my advice when servicing, follow my video on the service procedure and you should be ok, let me know how it all turned out. Gary

[@astormmugwede4047]

Wonderful tips

[@nhlanhlalupuwana8906]

More Citi Golf vids please

[@SeanBZA]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Most popular car in ZA for sure.

[@judeshgovender6729]

Hi thank you for this video. When the car is parked long is it normal for the gears and the handbrake to be tight ?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Judesh, this could happen when parked on a hill., thanks for your support. GARY

[@judeshgovender6729]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thank you so much for the reply

[@tapellosogoni3946]

Thanks for the great vids. I have a Yaris that is jerking or hesitating especially when pulling off from 2nd or/and 3rd gear. I clean the MAF sensor and the PCV valve. Any advice It comes from a service so I didn’t check the plugs, ran out of time too.

[@pranavramraj5141]

Good day Sir. Hope you’re well. Thanks for this video. I was told by a friend that my car has a misfire. What does this sound like and what must I look out for?

[@mandlakhoza4319]

a misfire is more like the car loses power for example when it's idling and you see the rev counter moving up and down. It happens mostly when you are driving and your foot is pressing the pedal, the car would feel heavy and struggle to pick up speed as it has to. It feels like the piston has missed when it was supposed to fire and sometimes it would stall. The engine would also vibrate abnormally, you would also notice a rough idle

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Misfires are interpreted by uneven shaking of the engine while idling, low idling speeds and sometimes it does not idle at all When revving it sounds very rough, (like a tractor) when driving there is a tremendous loss of power and the vehicle will be very heavy on fuel due to the remaining good cylinders having to work that much harder to propel the vehicle.

[@TendaitindoZhans]

What is the difference between the one with vacuum section can it work also on your golf

[@bribongs6592]

Thanx a lots.. It enhances my knowledge. I have 1.4 carb.. It doesnt start or just jerk en switch off.. If i may ask which parts must i change in order for a golf to be reliable..

[@bribongs6592]

It also has central lock.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hey Bri thanks for the support man, to keep your car reliable just do regular services at the recommended intervals, this will keep your awesome Vw Golf reliable. Gary

[@bennertraks3111]

Thank you Oom, loving ur work n guides on this older models

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Bennert, thanks for supporting the channel with your visit, try replacing the temp. sender unit, sometimes they malfunction and need replacing. Gary

[@jaysonleesanders8346]

Thanks uncle Gary

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

A pleasure young man, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit. GARY

[@bennertraks3111]

I hv a mk1 golf, I have a problem with my temperature gauge where it sometimes goes up and goes down for some reason, I was told I should suspect a leakage somewhere on my water system, but I can't find or see where that problem comes from, my fan n thermostat works perfectly, but just that issue with the malfunction of the temp gauge, any ideas of how I can check this leak before the engine gets warmer pls? Ur advise is highly appreciated ❤️

[@gabrielvieira6529]

If the gauge goes up and down it may be the grounding of the car that is faulty or something

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Replace the temp. sender switch this usually causes the problem you described, Bennert.

[@garyesau2164]

I have a 2002 1.4i citigolf. I changed the spark plugs recently due to misfiring. Within two weeks my nr. 3 cylinder spark plug keeps on dying. I keep on changing spark plugs but after watching your video I now know to check my distributor as well. I also found that my number 4 spark plug does not screw in all the way (guessing the thread most prob are damaged on the head). Why does my car keeps popping the nr. 3 spark plug? Think of skimming and redoing my cylinder head completely to solve any other hidden issues

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

If it is fouled due to oil, then it is valve stem seals or oil rings worn, if it is fuel then over-fuelling could be the cause.

[@mogomotsiramorola]

Good day. My polo playa was converted from 1.4 to 2.0 8v just wanna know if its fine to use the 1.4 distributor on the 2.0 engine. Does it supply enough fire

[@Rayray-ox7ln]

its the same

[@mrvenm7325]

I have a Golf City 1.4i 2007 model I have a problem I cant solve When it rains my car stars miss firing Ive checked if there is any cracks on my distributor cap but nothing I think im going to have to change the whole distributor and see if there is any changes.

[@Kingsmanking03]

Thank you...i have a 1400 2007 citi golf fuel ejection.i have a problem with petrol no leaks...took it for a test and they said it has a air leak somewhere. Do you maybe no were i can look for that air leak?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

The most common places for air leaks on the 1.4i is the brake booster pipe or intake manifold that is cracked.

[@JvsEvil]

Good day I have a polo playa 1.6 2001 model , when I pull away when going up hill the distributor makes a klucking sound ,is the distributor worn ? Also when I push the gas pedal to the floor on 4th gear or 5th, on 3000 rpm up, the reff counts goes up quick ,car looses some power then when you release the gas pedal a bit then power comes back and reff counter back to normal, car does feel Weaker on drive so I was wondering could it be the distributor causing that problem cause maybe its worn bad ?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It does sound like the distributor, only one way to find out, replace it,

[@JvsEvil]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thank you for the reply Should I just replace the cap and router or the hole distributor ?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It is not too expensive, the complete distributor would be best.

[@hyperiondig]

This is such great video's. you don't maybe know where the relay for a heater and wipers are on a citi golf?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It is usually above the fuse box, Manie

[@hyperiondig]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.

[@kemsleygobey2357]

Hi there can I ask how do u set timing on a mk1 golf mpi setup ? Do u do it statically or through computer?

[@nathanielmerile7049]

Thank you sir great work you doing Am driving a golf 3 gsx 1800 carberator now i have abit of problem when turning e.g a circle running from 5th gear changing down to 2nd gear then i turn, now when i press on the gas it jerks abit then it continues what could be the problem ? Thank you

[@SeanBZA]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Also check that carburettor base gasket, they are well known to crack in the rubber, and give a misfire in turns. Simple test is to have the engine idling, and simply gently press the carburettor side to side, and forward and back, and see if the idle changes. Quick enough to change, so long as you do not have the thread in the top stripped by some previous person. Gasket broken partly, or cracked rubber vacuum hoses, or the PCV hoses and valve cracked or worn, especially the top of the tappet cover. I have gotten reasonable at putting inserts in there though, or you can try the old standby of removing the rod, cleaning the hole with brake cleaner, and putting a bit of Pratley quicset steel into the hole, and thread the rod back in so it has a new thread in the epoxy when cured. You can buy that whole carburettor from VW as well, which is not too bad for the price, and that solves a lot of the hesitation issues. Reminds me, better do the inlet clean this weekend, should solve a lot of the poor idling recently, plus fix the broken rubber pipe that is replaced with a pipe from a can of tyre weld at the moment. Must go past Goldwagen and see if they have the pipe in stock.

[@SeanBZA]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Friend of mine has one, his mother had one of the first golf's in South Africa, which made it hard to get certain parts, as they had to come from Germany, as they were not local parts. We have done a lot of work on them over the years, and learnt a lot of the common faults. Also helps that he is a VW certified mechanic, so knows that car back to front from his training, though he has not been a mechanic, other than weekends, for quite a few years now, but still has a good way around them.

[@nathanielmerile7049]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 alright thank you sir, what is HT leads?

[@tshepodhlamini527]

I have a mk1 golf 1.3 carb, it is misfiring on number 4 but there is spark from the wires and the plug does spark in the cylinder head but still misfires. Please help.

[@blackberrygenius3703]

Hello ek wil net weet ek ry polo classic 1999 1.4 I en die rpm gaan op en af as jy staan wat kan dit wees

[@WalterWeakley]

I have a bad misfire. this video seems to be the solution. also fuel injection. first, I had a throttle body problem because when I floored the car, the engine hesitated hugely. I found the petrol cable was a little bit too tight. a mm slack on cable and the problem is solved. I will try the distributor thing for the mis in idle. the engine also ping sometimes and there is no advanced retart component, maybe just some timing I think. what is the timing degree setting?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yes, it does sound like distributor problems, the timing setting on these Golfs is 9 degrees before TDC (top dead center) at 800rpm.

[@peeterasmus3592]

Good evening. I Have a question. My 1400i, 2004 city golf start misfires. No 2 and 4 spark plug is wet with fuel. I changed the plug wires around, replaced the plugs, no difference. The mechanic said I must replaced the injectors on 2 and 4 cylinder. I changed them but no difference. It still misfires. The car was in for the engine not starting. So they repaired the black box under the steering. Please assist me with this problem. Thanks

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It sounds like you have a problem with the fuel pressure relief valve Peet, this regulates the fuel pressure in the common rail, have that checked.

[@gerl9869]

It is not quite clear to me what caused the misfire. What was wrong with the old distributor? And why did you not use a timing light to put the distributor on the right timing? Thank you.

[@SeanBZA]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Yes, you got another issue there, probably inlet is dirty as well, or vacuum leak, as that is very common. Blast of inlet cleaner to get the gunk away, a quick look at all the hoses and the idle will be puurfect again.

[@chinuicho4198]

I love your videos. what could cause the distributor not to sit flush?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Chinu, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, the most common cause is that the lower section of the distributor shaft which is meant to slot into the oil pump is not aligned, this will cause immediate engine failure if not corrected as this shaft drives the oil pump, so be cautious.

[@sinethembamsomi1398]

thanks thanks for this video

[@Ebrahiemkleinsmidt]

Hello I have a question about my mk3 jetta 2.0 8v . The car idles at 1000rpm and does sometimes go above and below , and sometimes it's just at 1000rpm however the problem is whenever I put the idling at 800rpm then the car has a huge miss and does not rev up properly. My cam timing and ignition timing is all in . What do you think it could be? I've had my plugs, leads changed and throttle body cleaned.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Do a compression test

[@tiaanvanwyk101]

Why did you have to advance the timing after you replaced the distributor? What was the indicator that shows you that you needed to do that? Not starting or rough idle or what? nice video

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I advanced the timing because the car revved lazy giving a clear indication the timing was a little retarded, the most accurate way of doing it is to use a timing light to apply the timing specs.

[@tiaanvanwyk101]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thank you. My citi golf 1.4 carb 02 model still jerking and dying after a few kilometers driving. I've replaced the distributor coil and the distributor. Still doing the same. Any advice?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Check the ignition module, it is usually bolted onto the firewall, you may have to lift the plastic cover to reveal it.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

You have to check the distributor module, it is situated against the firewall, you may have to lift the big plastic cover to reveal it.

[@tiaanvanwyk101]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 does it sit behind the dashboard against the firewall or behind the left air vent against the body? Last but not least... Does it have to be programmed or not on this model? Thank you for the advise I really appreciate it

[@olivere1988]

Hi mate how would I get the alignment with the cap with a automatic mk3 golf ? Cheers😊

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I do not understand your question, sorry

[@zerowolf4838]

Hi oom, i have citi golf 2008 1.4i mpi, after driving a while my rev counter will start bouncing around and then drop to 0, all other dials on the dash work properly during this time. Then after a while the car starts jerking and loses power and it switches off. It will take about 5-10 mins of swinging and then it will start again. This problems happens every now and then, do you think it's hall sensor/distributor or fuel pump relay problem? TIA

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It is most likely the distributor stator inside the distributor as the rev counter is connected to it, replacing the distributor will sort the problem as in this video. Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE.

[@zerowolf4838]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thanks alot will replace the distributor and see from there

[@neilmorgan2593]

hie i got a jetta mk2 1.8 i replaced the distributor and now the car wont start...rechecked the timing on the cam and on the flywheel hole it is fine but the distributor rotor points on plug wire number one but not on the notch

[@Rayray-ox7ln]

sorted ?

[@zolagladwell5623]

My city golf also misfiring, how do you know it's a distributor because it was fine and the next Morning it misfired with black smoke and sounds

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hello Zola thanks for supporting my channel with your visit, it is a difficult question to answer especially that I am not by the car to physically check it but I will try to advise best I can, when a car misfires and there is black smoke it normally indicates an over fuelling problem, like the carb flooding or in the case of fuel injection the throttle body. The Citi Golf is known for distributor malfunction after around 150000kilometres and upward, it is cheap enough to replace with a new one, around R500.00. Check all the other possibilities 1st, like Spark Plugs, Plug Wires, Distributor Cap, Rotor etc. I wish you luck with sorting the problem, Gary

[@Rayray-ox7ln]

did water get in engine bay ? open spark plus dry clothe in there. sorted

[@patrickcannell2258]

I noticed you don't use a timing light. I find mine very useful for timing to the last degree. Mine has 340000km.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I do use a timing light to do the final fine-tuning, it is just not shown in the video.

[@mogamatganiefsulaiman9753]

hi 👋 Did u ever made a video on jetta3 or golf 3

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yes check the playlists on my channel, there is a Vw repairs playlist with over 60 Vw videos.

[@franklynmarks6848]

Hi, have a citi golf curb that starts and sometimes dont wanna start. It cranks but no start. Have spark from the coil. Even died when driving

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Franklyn, thanks for tuning in, try replacing the distributor like in the video, sounds like it may be your problem, good luck I hope you solve the issue.

[@jesseskillsj3421]

Hi i have a 1.4 tenacity 2009 car starts ok but idle is rough and stalls when cold. When the engin heats up its ok what could be the problem. And where are you located

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

If it is a carburettor model, then this is normal as it does have a choke unit to keep it idling while cold, as it heats up to normal operating temp. then the choke must be pushed back as it will now be running too rich with the choke pulled out when the engine is warmed up.

[@jesseskillsj3421]

Not carberator sir its fuel injection

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Ok then replace the cold start unit, it is the unit on top of the water flange in front on the cylinder head, where the top radiator hose attaches., it doubles as the temp. control unit, it has 4 prongs.

[@thembamthethwa713]

Hi i got misfire special when is raining and i noticed something like grey grease around the hole

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

If it is a Citi Golf like in this video then you have to replace the ht leads, cap, and rotor.

[@simonkashindi9798]

Hi, Can you please post how rebuild the MK1, MK2, MK3 as all are using one same distributor please?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It is cheap enough to buy new, so rebuilding one would be futile, sorry Simon

[@davidkoopman5831]

hello sir i think this is the same thing with my car if i put my foot down then its not reving like it should plz help

[@Rayray-ox7ln]

timing out most of times

[@warrenvanboom5087]

Excellent video... i noticed the temperature gauge was not on zero before you started the car, is this normal with the golfs as mine too does not drop all the way down when cold. However after driving he car i see it stabilised mid centre, my golf actually goes beyond centre and stabilies between centre and red zone. any advise?

[@ntswakim6732]

Hi Oom- I hope you are well. I need assistance. I bought a microbus, recently I was told the distributor is not working. I managed to get a distributor- but they say it's misfiring and the car won't start. Another possibility could be the electricity. I don't know what to do. The car has been standing for over 2months. Please help. Dankie

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I cannot fix a car online, there are many reasons the car will not start, you need a knowledgeable mechanic to physically check it out, sorry man.

[@ntswakim6732]

Where are you based? What possibilities can I ask a mechanic to check?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Cape Town

[@ntswakim6732]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 I'm way far- based in Bloemfontein. Dankie

[@keneilwejohn8698]

Hi i experience misfiring with my golf1 1.4 it jerk when i drive and use to much fuel .It sometimes doesn't start with the first key, it start the goes off in the mornings. I changed coil and spark cables but still what might be the problem?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

There is a multitude of possibilities Keneilwe, it could be the cold start unit, throttle body, bad spark plugs, faulty, distributor, and the list goes on.

[@keneilwejohn8698]

Also change the throttle body and spark plugs the problem started after i change the distributor. It have the cough sound on the exhaust and the idling is not right it goes up n down

[@Phone-vj8wp]

Quick question A faulty distributor can cause abit of a drop in power?

[@Phone-vj8wp]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Ohh I see.. I also noticed that it has a delayed acceleration sometimes

[@ishmaelmthimkhulu7497]

Mine is cranking but not starting can it be distributor ?module and coil is fine....what surprise me about what you are doing is where your time marking is...mine they pPinter to fourth spark plug?

[@ronaldotrevinobasson5490]

hi there i see that distributor dont have vaccuum advance can it also be used on a carberated engine?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yes it can be used on a carb engine too, Renaldo, the only disadvantage is there will be no vacuum advance only centrifugal advance but the difference will hardly be felt.

[@juriedrotsky6783]

Hi uncle,can this cause my 2004 1.4 carb golf to strugle when cold,and when hot she idles fine,its as if when cold sounds only if running on 3 cylinders?

[@boetap85]

any advice on a velociti 14i that seems to have a problem when it rains is it the coil alternator or the distrubutor please if you could help thanks ..........

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Sounds like you are getting water ingress into the distributor or on your HT Leads, causing misfires, try replacing Cap, Rotor and HT Leads when the insulation on the HT Leads deteriorates as time passes when water splashes on the HT Leads, it shorts causing a misfire. Water under the Distributor Cap will cause a similar misfire. Hope this helps, Sean

[@boetap85]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 ill sure take your advice i dont see any harm in replacing those parts ...i thank you .

[@zolagladwell5623]

Any way thanks for the video Sir

[@MrGoogelaar]

No need to time the (2:24) engine by turning it so that the rotor points to number one plug's lead, simply observe (or mark it) the position of the rotor on the old distributor and when fitting the new distributor turn it so that the rotor points to the same position on the new distributor as on the old one.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Careful Philip, this is wreckless advice as it is a completely new and different distributor being fitted.

[@MrGoogelaar]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 If the rotor on the new distributor points to the same cylinder's lead as on the old distributor then there is absolutely nothing "wreckless" about this advice. If for instance the old distributor's rotor pointed to number two and the new distributor's rotor points to number two (same spot on the the distributor as the old one) then it is exactly the same as if both were pointed to number one. It is not necessary to turn the engine so that number one is at firing stroke, why would it be different what cylinder is on firing, as long as the rotor on the new distributor is pointing to the same cylinder as with the old distributor.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yes, Philip, we all know that you obviously misunderstood my answer and beware of liability suits, please.

[@MrGoogelaar]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Nothing to understand, all I said is that it is not necessary to turn the engine so that number one is on firing stroke and I still stand by that. What difference does it make what cylinder is on firing stroke, simply put the new distributor the same way back as the old one with the rotor pointing in the same direction, I often see technicians wasting time with turning the engines to number one firing when replacing or working on distributors etc, it is a waste of time. As long as the rotor is in the same position relative to the distributor and the cap everything is the same.

[@godfreyts6895]

Hey boss so I’m also having an issue with my golf I just did the engen for the past 3 days but now I’m trying to start it and it’s not starting it’s just cranking

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Godfrey, thanks for tuning into my channel, sorry to hear of your troubles, there could be a multitude of possibilities why your newly rebuilt engine will not start, as you know for any car to run it needs 3 main things, compression, spark and fuel, so start there to check if all 3 these are in order. Then it could be an incorrectly timed engine also, hope this helps, good luck.

[@godfreyts6895]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 I’ve checked the compression and it’s there , and also the fuel I bought it it’s coming through but what I realised was the spark plugs I took them out they were a bit oil and I didn’t use new one I used the old ones that were there before so I’m gonna try buy new plugs coz the spark is coming through from the coil

[@TheSonicdruid]

Hi Gary I have a major issue, and some mechanics cannot solve the issue..My car is over-fueling badly and misfiring. It's a golf life 1.6i. Any idea what this could be? My plugs are black and full of carbon.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

The 1st thing I would replace is the Thermo sensor, it doubles as a cold start unit, mostly when this gets faulty it causes over fuelling. good luck

[@TheSonicdruid]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Thank you for the advice, hoping that will sort the issue out.

[@tebzamoyaga6823]

You managed to sort it out? Was it Temp sensor?

[@TheSonicdruid]

@@tebzamoyaga6823 No it was not sadly but electrical

[@bonisilenyembe5294]

Must I do timing if I change the distributor

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It needs to be set with a timing light yes.

[@duranpillay4221]

My golf misfires at 3000rpm the 4th plug lead seems abit loose could it be that or what are the other options that could make the car misfire

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

There are a few possibilities, a malfunctioning fuel injector, broken compression rings, coil, plug wires, spark plugs that are fouled, fuel pump delivery pressure, if it has a distributor cap it could be cracked, a rotor, these all have to be checked, start at the most obvious, like the spark plugs..

[@shaun8309]

Hi. I've got a 1.4carb golf. I have the same issue. (Misfire and white smoking on heavy acceleration). I want to replace my distributor, but it seems to be stuck. I have tried tapping it with a hammer. Any suggestions on what I can try next?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Shaun, sorry for your trouble but the only way I ever get these distributors loose is by tapping it with a screwdriver at the base, like in my video, try spraying some Q 20 or any other loosening fluid to help your cause, leave for a few minutes to soak, sometime you just have to keep at it for a while, but it will eventually loosen. Remember you are going to replace the unit so do not be too concerned about the damage.

[@jakeeuandarariruako3977]

Hello sir ..... I'm having a problem with my indicators ... I'm have a Citi Golf vorkswagen pls help

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Check the fuse and the relay switch, Jakes, it is in the fusebox.

[@yaseenbaradien2825]

Where u based

[@kerlynnetreasurer3468]

Plz assist. I have a 1800 carb golf . Did the bearings recently but not the rings . The car starts and ravs strong but it misfire like hell. The no 1 and 2 plugs seem 2 be dead when i pull them out the cars idle dnt drop like wen i put 3 and 4. What can be coz of tht misfire .tx

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It could be a number of things, spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor. It could be a leaking intake manifold, cylinder head gasket blown between 1 and 2 cylinders, broken compression rings also come to mind, these are all possibilities but it is not exhaustive, I suggest you let a trained professional mechanic have a look if you cannot find the fault.

[@andrewdotwana2252]

Are u around Cape Town?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yes

[@garrethvandenberg734]

Where are you located?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Southern Suburbs Cape Town.

[@Rayray-ox7ln]

please assist i have jetta 3 1.8 8v conversion from carb to fuel injected. car gone sluggish. did a service and still sluggish. fresh leads, fresh spark plugs, oil, oil filter, fuel filter and 319000km 1995. timing marks all match and 6 degrees advanced in distributor timing for slightly better performance. what you think can be the problem ?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for supporting the channel Ray, it sounds like you may have a fuel pump not delivering enough pressure, have it checked it should have at least 3bar. it could also be dirty injectors, double-check your fuel filter, I experienced new faulty ones in the past. Good luck.

[@katekaniwonder6072]

Can u pls help i have th same car, i have a problem with the brake pedal sometimes it is spongy whn applied i hv recently changed my pads but stl no changes im around brackenfell

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Try bleeding the brakes there might be air in the system.

[@lukeforbes1736]

Hi I have a a misfire problem with my 09 citi wolf.In the morning when I start it up it misfires hectic and when I accelerate.Its been recently serviced and got a new temp sensor and the timing has been set.Do u think it could be distributor as well?

[@tebzamoyaga6823]

What was the problem on your side?

[@judanepaul3172]

How did you know that the ignition coil module wasn't the problem?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I tested all components 1st, Judane

[@thembamthethwa713]

Before this thing start the cable from module to distributor was sparking little bit fire to noticed my car was changed litle bit noice from normal

[@thembamthethwa713]

Im not sure about mofule component but this thing was started after bought a new distributor i was thinking tht myb machenic wasnt puttng correct

[@ferlinandrews8764]

Very informative thanks so much.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for the support Ferlin.

[@lowbudgetcustoms7]

make a video on how to connect temp guage on new spec vw golf instrument cluster

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

One day, so many videos in post-production, coming soon as they say,.

[@koketsomoheatmashishi3755]

Hi...i have a Golf 1, it misfires and revs up while iddling. All this hapenned after replacing my distributor. It revs from 10k 20k RPM even when i apply brakes or clutch

[@bennertraks3111]

Try doung adjustments on ur iddling system, n also check if ur accelerating ator cable isn't worn out

[@miikavahakangas1452]

Great and educational video!

[@lukholoranelo7551]

I just changed timing belt for my golf but it doesn't have power ,it's like plugs wants to be changed but I did change

[@bennertraks3111]

Another common thing to check is the petrol used, I used 95 ULP last time n my car stalled, until I went back to 93 ULP, another thing check ur spark wires, like they say it could be a number of things to check for performance in ur car

[@Rayray-ox7ln]

@@bennertraks3111 93 ulp faster than 95 ? isnt 95 is a faster burner ?

[@N-ICE21]

Can I have a 1.6 that just died on me when I was coming from work what can the issue but

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hello Nice21, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit, when an engine dies it could mean numerous possibilities, no petrol, no spark, no compression, these are the 3 main components for an engine to operate, so one has to eliminate the possibilities starting from the most obvious or cheapest and through a process of elimination try to find the problem, it could be a petrol pump, distributor, coil, plugs, rotor distributor cap, broken cam belt the list goes on, wishing you luck, have a great 2021. Gary

[@thiagoesperebien3512]

Hey is Sebring a good brand

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It is better than most in my experience.

[@DACO57A]

I need your help please man. My car won't start. No spark nothing

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Da Loco thanks for supporting my channel with your visit, I will try to help, firstly any car needs 3 things to start, fuel, compression and spark, you are saying there is no spark, I am assuming you own a Vw Golf, remove the main plug wire from the coil hold it about 5mm from any earth like the cylinder head and get someone to crank the engine by turning the key if there is no spark, it is likely the main fuse in the fuse box is blown, check all the fuses and replace any blown ones. If you have an immobiliser fitted to the car it may be this causing no spark, have it checked, or the coil has packed up, it usually has a module behind the coil itself or mounted behind the firewall on the passenger side, depending on the model Vw Golf you have, you may have to replace the module and/or coil. If you get a spark from the coil then it could be the cap, rotor or the distributor itself, also check the plug on the distributor for corrosion and broken wires under the rubber cover, if you buy a new distributor, you will get a cap and rotor with for around R500, good luck I hope this helped, wishing you an awesome 2021.Gary

[@GrieverLXM]

I have a Mk1 golf with a bigger block but when its hot outside my car starts pinging badly and lacks power

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It sounds like the wrong timing settings, Willem, the distributor could need replacing, check the fuel you are using also.

[@GrieverLXM]

Thank you sir ill definitelyhave a look@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790

[@lulamilegqokonqana9773]

I think this is what is happening in my citi golf coz when it is hot it just cut idliling when i start and listening it rev counter is moving up and down its not stable

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Lulamile, I think so too, best way to confirm is to replace the distributor, thanks for your support man.

[@ebrahimabrahams4158]

Please can I request a video on how to set my gears. Can I send my car to you???

[@bennertraks3111]

Hi Abrahams with gears before u think of dismantling the whole gear box, check first simple and easy to fix things like, gear link bushings, they are a common reason for gears not to link up with the engine, try changing those nsee if u won't get it right, good luck

[@VelocitiLife]

Really cool car. Enjoy

[@eksesolutions7074]

Great video!

[@marceldacosta374]

There's more to this fuel injection system than anticipated... Just one quick question though, after all this... how do I get the mp9 ECU into timing mode ? As where the car idles itself at 1500 rpm with no electronic advance to use a timing light to get it done properly...? Or do I assume all is correct after this ? And should the timing mark on the distributor and rotor should not be facing say somewhere between the cylinder head and the timing hole on the gearbox ? Its hell getting that notch on the distributor to line up with the proper facing direction of the distributor timing marks those long nose pliers are gonna work hard a few times and irritability will kick in a few times... every time you push the distributor into the notch, the rotor moves + - 25 degrees to a undesired spot. At least we don't have a misfire half way through the revs. P.S: Those misfires are usually only one of three things.. - Distributor - Coil pack - Ignition leads/ Plug Wires

[@vajaynunthandass676]

Wonderbar.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for supporting my channel with your visit Vajaynunthan, it is very much appreciated.

[@interoceanocean7935]

Hi gary i would like to see step by step video how to install brand new distributor into citi golf. And start and time it, will be highly appreciated

[@interoceanocean7935]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thank you

[@blackbozza]

thanks

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE.

[@bonganisamuel574]

Thank you

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for supporting my channel with your visit Bongani. Gary

[@raingghouse8846]

Dankie baie helpful

[@json8172]

Rad dash swap! That's not factory for Citi golfs right?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Probably not.

[@DACO57A]

Lets talk please bud. I need your help

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

How can I help you?

[@yaseenbaradien2825]

Would like to bring my car to u

[@miketawana3314]

With all that knocking and shaving 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Hi Mike, it is the only way to get it out when it is in there for years and is stuck, remember the old unit will be replaced with a new one. I did this procedure hundreds of times over the years.

[@bonganisamuel574]

One of South Africa's Dolly cars 😁 , who calling it like that too lately ?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yes it certainly is Bongani.

[@joashclaytongovender4154]

Basically jus but a new distributor

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for visiting my channel Joash, although I do not understand your comment. Gary

[@laurenbailey176]

Mk1 Suspect

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Common on the Mk1

[@moegamattalibmoerat7492]

O

[@jeremyfortuin9722]

Hi, I have a polo Playa 1.4 my engine cranks but it won't start.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It could be a few things, namely Coil Distributor Broken Cam belt Electric Fuel Pump Failure Low Compression Best to get a skilled Mechanic to take a look, Jeremy.