Re: Starting problems. Me too (Mk1)

[Kareem <6keb1@qlink.queensu.ca>]

Silly question, but does turning the ignition on
without engaging the starter pressurize the lines
on a Mk1 (EN 1.7) as for the later engines???
I'm so accustomed to my Mk2 that I forget how the
Mk1 should behave. Why I ask: my Mk1 decided not to 
start just now and the fuel pump is now eerily silent.
I had spark and then after much cranking the car 
fired up and ran like it was on 1-2 cylinders..
giving it gas did *nothing* to improve things.
Now it wont even fire and I have no spark and a quiet
pump. Battery has 12.4 volts but may be weak. My ignition 
wasn't all that hot to start off with. Time to fix that
first i guess then worry about the fuel system. k.
'81 Scirocco S
'88 Scirocco 16v


On Sun, 23 Jul 2000, Wm. Josiah Erikson wrote:

> My experience with the problem is inconclusive, however -
> 	I had this exact problem with my Rabbit, and I noticed that the
> fuel pump wasn't running as much as it should while I was starting the
> car. I ran a relayed switch, turned on the fuel pump before I started
> turning the key, and now the problem is gone. My friend Em has the same
> problem, and if you run the fuel pump before you start the car, it doesn't
> happen. What would this be? I don't really know - bad relay? Bad fuel
> pressure accumulator? A miniscule leak somewhere in the lines? Leaky
> injectors?
> 	-Josiah
> 
> '84 GTi
> http://bork.hampshire.edu/josiah
> 
> On Sat, 22 Jul 2000, Daun Yeagley wrote:
> 
> > Hey list, me again with more problems.
> > 
> > Ok, this is on my '80 'roc w/ 1.8 engine.  When I start the
> > car, it behaves as if it is flooded.  Generally when cold
> > it will take about 3 tries before it will start, and when
> > it does it usually runs on 1-2 cylinders or so, then clears
> > itself up after revving it once or twice.  The same thing
> > will happen when it's warm - except you have to crank and
> > crank and CRANK before it will slooooowly sputter to life.
> > 
> > I've replaced the injectors and the cold start valve
> > (granted, with used ones I had around) and I have not had
> > any change in the problems.  PLEEZE can anyone help?  I've
> > still got a few cosmetic issues to take care of before
> > leaving for Waterfest Thursday!
> > 
> > TIA!
> > 
> > 
> > =====
> > Daun Yeagley
> 
> 
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