1993 Volkswagen Golf I really need some advice

1993 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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CAPEACOCK
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Electrical problem
1993 Volkswagen Golf 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

my vw golf gti will not start, there is no spark from the coil to the distributor to plugs. i need advice will it be the coil or the control box
Jul 18, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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Most likely a coil, since they have a high failure rate. It's best to verify by checking for power, ground, and impulse going to the coil. All of which can be quickly checked with a test light at the connector.
Jul 18, 2009 at 7:45 PM
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