Re: cold starting

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <josiah@gsinet.net>]

You could check like a million things, but you might want to check if you cold
start valve is operating. The most common cause of this failing to operate is a
faulty time thermoswitch that isn't grounding out when it's cold. But it could
be like a million other things- possible your fuel pressure accumulator,
judging by you saying that pressurizing the fuel system beforehand helps. Or
maybe you have a very small leak in the fuel system that is causing you to lose
pressure when you leave it sitting for awhile.
    Good luck!
    -Josiah
    '84 GTI
    '86 Scirocco 8v
    '87 QSW
    http://www.gsinet.net/~josiah

Edward J Lin wrote:

> Hello everyone!  I'm not sure if this topic has been covered, but I have
> problems starting the car, particularly in the cold.  Often, I've found
> that if I turn the key 10-15 times to pump fuel into the engine, without
> cranking, it'll start up easier.  Does anyone else have this problem?
> Could it be my fuel pump or filter?  Thanks for any help.
>
> ~ED
>
> 1986 16v
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