Re: Starting problems.

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

Check your fuel pressure in cold and hot conditions. The fault also may lie 
in your thermo time switch.

HTH


>My experience with the problem is inconclusive, however -
>	I had this exact problem with my Rabbit, and I noticed that the
>fuel pump wasn't running as much as it should while I was starting the
>car. I ran a relayed switch, turned on the fuel pump before I started
>turning the key, and now the problem is gone. My friend Em has the same
>problem, and if you run the fuel pump before you start the car, it doesn't
>happen. What would this be? I don't really know - bad relay? Bad fuel
>pressure accumulator? A miniscule leak somewhere in the lines? Leaky
>injectors?
>	-Josiah
>
>'84 GTi
>http://bork.hampshire.edu/josiah
>
>On Sat, 22 Jul 2000, Daun Yeagley wrote:
>
> > Hey list, me again with more problems.
> >
> > Ok, this is on my '80 'roc w/ 1.8 engine.  When I start the
> > car, it behaves as if it is flooded.  Generally when cold
> > it will take about 3 tries before it will start, and when
> > it does it usually runs on 1-2 cylinders or so, then clears
> > itself up after revving it once or twice.  The same thing
> > will happen when it's warm - except you have to crank and
> > crank and CRANK before it will slooooowly sputter to life.
> >
> > I've replaced the injectors and the cold start valve
> > (granted, with used ones I had around) and I have not had
> > any change in the problems.  PLEEZE can anyone help?  I've
> > still got a few cosmetic issues to take care of before
> > leaving for Waterfest Thursday!
> >
> > TIA!
> >
> >
> > =====
> > Daun Yeagley
>
>
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Chris DeLong
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'80 Rocco (For Sale)
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'82 GLI
'80 'Vert
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