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2000 Volkswagen Golf Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pressure, Gas.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.

Asked on November 10, 2012

Volkswagen Golf Engine Problem

I have a 1.6I golf.when the car is cold it starts same time,when the car is hot it takes time to start.what could be the problem
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Replied on November 10, 2012

- Temperature sensor (wrong signal will cause ECM to add too much fuel when engine is warm, causing long cranking time before engine will start)
- EVAP Purge Valve (when they stick open, they allow gasoline fumes to enter the intake manifold, causing a rich condition and long cranking time before
the engine will start)
- Possible fuel pressure problem (when shut off, loses pressure which results in vapor lock and long cranking on a warm hot engine).

Check if any fault codes are stored in the ECM... that might help the diagnosis.

Thomas

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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Replied on November 11, 2012

hi how would i fix these and ill put up a picture in next couple days.
by the way it dont do it all the time.

Tiny Answered by storm_uk
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Replied on November 12, 2012

No fixing at this point... you need to check those items, no need to waist money on parts that you might not need.

Once I have the exact engine code, I can supply specific info so you can check those components.

The more often it happens, the easier it will be to find the problem.

Thomas

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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