[T3] Cold Starting Problem

[Bob Rogers]

The fuel pump is a new re-build from a reputable manufacturer.  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Russ W 
  To: type3 at vwtype3.org 
  Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 12:01 AM
  Subject: Re: [T3] Cold Starting Problem


  On 12/22/2010 6:37 PM, Keith Park wrote:
  > It should start with one compression stroke.  Check the temperature sensors,
  > sounds like the head sensor may be shorted, although that’s not a normal
  > failure.  I doubt the cold starting device not working would make it THAT
  > hard to start but maybe.
  >
  > Keith
  >
  >
  Try just turning the key off and on about 3 times before you try to 
  start the car. If it starts right away, the pump is probably getting 
  tired, and has to build pressure before the engine will start.

  -- 
  Thanks,
  Russ Wolfe
  russw at classicvw.org

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