[T3] Cold Starting Problem
Bob Rogers
rcrogers1 at peoplepc.com
Thu Dec 23 07:43:58 PST 2010
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.
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Thanks,
Russ Wolfe
russw at classicvw.org
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