Re: Startup Hesitation

["Stuart Castledine" <stu@green-fuz.freeserve.co.uk>]

I had this problem a few months ago, but I can't remember how I fixed it. I
think I just increased the idle speed v. slightly (not noticeable on the
tach). It idles at about 900-1000 rpm. I replaced the injector seals 19000
miles ago, so I don't think that would be the cause in my case.

I now have an intermittent idle problem when the engine is hot. Sitting in
traffic, the idle speed drops & it starts hunting, with the revs going up &
down until it just dies. It's then difficult to restart. Anyone else had
this? The problem is more likely to occur with lights, wipers, rear window
heater etc on.

----- Original Message -----
From: Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 1999 3:48 AM
Subject: Re: Startup Hesitation


> --- Marc Getty <marc@getty.net> wrote:
> > > I have the exact same prob and I have new injector seals.  I first
> > > thought the problem was cause I sliced up my air box, but my friends
> > > roc does the same thing an his box it bone stock.  if you find out
> > what
> > > causes this let us know I know of 2 rocs that can be fixed.
> > > the problem is when the car is stone cold (overnight) and you go to
> > > take off the car just falls on its face almost stalls for a second.
> > > then just when you think she died it sparks up to life and takes off.
> > > .02Tony
>
> OK, lets see if my car has similar simptoms...someone must know what is
> going on here...anyone?
>   I have a 86 16v that has this similar problem.  When the engine is
> cold(sitting for over a few hours) it starts and then idles low and
> hesitates during the first few minutes of driving.   Then, after a few
> minutes it runs perfectly and idles great.  Sounds like the fuel injector
> o-rings to me too, but I replaced them and the problem still remains!!
> What is going on?  I replaced the largest o-rings...are there others that
> need to be changed or something?  Could this have something to do with the
> fuel pressure?  This is very puzzling because the car runs so well once
> it's warm.  Any further thoughts?  It sounds like there are quite a few
> that would appreciate any thoughts... TIA
> ===
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