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Hi people,
I dont know if anyone can offer any advice here, but I have a 1.0L 1997 Polo.
This car runs fine, but when the engine is stalled, or even sometimes when i try and switch it on, it just will not start.

The battery is new, the tank is full.
It sounds like there is no fuel getting to the engine.

Usually after about 45mins, the car starts and is perfect again - until next time.

Called out recovery service, but as luck would have it, starts on first turn of key.

They suggested could be the coil or HT leads - any other suggestions please?

first thing i would check is the fuel filter ! how long you owned the car ? its possible you have not changed the filter neither previous owners ! get it changed and then see how it goes !

ps its behind the fuel tank ! reverse onto a set of ramps then get underneith you will see the filter alloy kind of thing let us know how you get on because theres other things it can be however its a process of illimination untill you find the offending item .... jamie