Why does my 2010 VW Polo not start?
There are a number of issues that can go wrong with starting system and make your 2010 Volkswagen Polo car won’t start or hard time to start – This article guides you through some of the facts behind the starting system, and the components that may be to blame, and tells you what action you can take to try to remedy each situation.
Are there any recalls on the VW Polo?
In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Polo, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Polo.
Why is my VW engine not starting up?
Running out of gas, a clogged fuel system or a broken fuel pump will all prevent the vehicle from starting. Faulty spark plugs and a broken starter can also be problems in this case. Do you have any other questions about your Volkswagen? Leave us a comment here at the Karen Radley Volkswagen Blog.
Where is the starter on a VW Polo?
Locate the starter motor around the engine/gearbox mounting flange near the rear end of the engine. (left side of the car) Trace the wiring that attaches to the small metal cylinder mounted alongside the main starter motor. There will be at least one thick cablle and a thinner wire coming from the cars wiring loom.
What to do if your VW won’t start?
There’s a much easier one, and it’s to reset it. First, you want to find out if the immobilizer is the problem. To do this, turn on the battery in your Volkswagen and see if the immobilizer warning light is flashing on your dash, most likely in your speedometer. It should look like an outline of a car with a key inside it.
What does it mean when your car won’t start?
A faulty starter solenoid is usually detected by a clicking noise rather than absolute silence. What happens when the engine is cranking but won’t turn over? There are many times when your car will crank, but it just won’t start. Top reasons for this center on your fuel system.