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Starting problems when hot, 94 Jetta
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October 12th 04, 08:48 PM
Mark Kyprianou
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NTISPAM (dave) wrote in message >...
> >From:
(Mark Kyprianou)
> >
> >I frequently have a problem starting my 94 Jetta, Multi-port fuel
> >injection when the car is hot and has sat for about 5 minutes. The
> >engine turns over fine, but will not fire. It sounds like the car is
> >starved for gas.
> >
> >I've recently tuned the car up: plugs, rotor, cap, but the problem
> >still exists.
> >
>
> fuel pumps working?
The car does run, it's just hard to start when it's hot. Would a fuel
pump perform differently if the engine is hot?
> fuel filter new?
Yes, I replaced the fuel filter.
>
> you need to double check for spark at the plugs.
> I have had an ign coil make an engine hard to start. Spark was there but very
> weak!
>
> later,
> dave
> Reminder........
> Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way,
> when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their
> shoes. Frieda Norris
Mark Kyprianou
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