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1998 Volkswagen not firing

Tiny
ADRIANGTI
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  • 1998 VOLKSWAGEN
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 114,000 MILES
My polo is not firing I have changed the dizzy and coil but still not working what is up with it please adegti
Thursday, December 6th, 2007 AT 3:45 AM

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Tiny
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Could it be the earth stap
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Thursday, December 6th, 2007 AT 3:48 AM
Tiny
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If you have no spark at the ignition coil I would try swapping out the fuel pump relay which I have seen fail and cause this issue, also see if the engine will run on starting fluid because it could be the timing belt. Please go over this video to help us with the spark check.

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y?si=SFtQsYGvE8j8z6XG

Also, this guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

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