Re: Hard Starting

[Jason <Jason.r@worldnet.att.net>]

Mike Young wrote:

> My 1989 GLI is starting very hard.  The engine turns over just fine, but
> it takes forever and many attempts to get it to start.  After several
> tries, it almost seems to start as I let go of the key.  Plenty of spark
> and the cold start injector is working.  It's better in warmer weather
> and proportionally more difficult as the mercury drops.  Any advice
> would be appreciated.

I've seen 15-20 people have this same problem and post about it on the list. 9 times out of ten it's a bad ground. Check all your
grounds and your battery cables. If this doesn't help have your battery load tested and make sure your engine is cranking fast
enough. If your still having
problems I would then say it's probably fuel related, that is however unlikely. Good luck!

Jason.
87 Scirocco 16v 2.0 Motronic.


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