The mk2 is dead :(

[Skillen]

Originally Posted by petet16

A couple of other things you could try, use a spare jump lead from the block to a decent earth on the body, just to rule out any random earthing problem.

And if you have a code reader it would be worth seeing if any codes are showing.

I'll give them both a check tomorrow, see if any pops up.

[Jason04r]

Any chance it sounds like mine ? lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA9cOr8H88M

[Skillen]

sorry jason it doesn't even sound like that just sounds like an engine spinning on the starter lol.
yours seems to have ignition sounds but then no firing.

[Jason04r]

Can you get someone to crank the engine while holding the spark plug ( ground it first )

[peterzs]

Cant you get 20,000 volts on the ignition side, dont think I'd get anywhere near a disconnected lead!!!!

[Jason04r]

Did it with my dad , he kindly asked me to hold it and said if it shocks the living daylights out of you then let go ... no Shhh sherlock

You can use a jump lead from the spark plug to the negative terminal if you dont fancy holding it.

[peterzs]

and you are still here, to tell the tale!!!!

[Jason04r]

Originally Posted by peterzs

and you are still here, to tell the tale!!!!

Haha

[Skillen]

I'll just order some new plugs with the battery, it is due them anyway I think.
The ignition coils are pretty expensive too! And tbh would rather upgrade them for that price haha!

[Supercharged_Z]

I remember when I bought a old audi quattro 5 cylinder, i was showing a friend the engine bay and noticed a plug loose it was the coil lead, i dont remember exactly what i did but i do remember it coming lose in my hand boy that gave me some shocks lol