Re: Scirocco no start

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Sal Guzzo wrote:
> 
> Hi guys, yet another scirocco problem.  The joys of owning a car must be
> felt.  I still cannot get my car to start.  It starts up and then in a
> matter of a second or two, it dies.  The battery is fine and the spark plugs
> and wires are also fine.  This is really frustrating.  It seems as though
> the fuel is not getting anywhere since when I start it and "give it gass",
> the car makes n response.  What should I do?  Where do I start?  At any
> rate, I'll just sit here and hope that the car will start.  I guess I should
> mention that I just recently replaced the gas tank and as well, the timing
> is completely off.  Thanks for any help.
> 
> Sal
> 
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Check and see if the big rubber boot over the airflow plate on the
airbox is seated properly.  If not, it will cause the car to start then
die immediately.
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