[tech] weird starting and rough acceleration

[tberk@mindspring.com (T Berk)]

Sal Guzzo wrote:
> 
> Hey all,
> 
> I finally got my 2.0l 8V running but it has a coupla issues before I can say
> that it's complete.
> 
> First problem, if I try to start the car by turning the key, the motor
> continually cranks but won't start (I'm guessing a spark issue here).
> HOWEVER, if I turn the key to the on position and jump the starter by
> connect a jumper wire from the starter (terminal 50) to the positive of the
> battery, it cranks and starts without any problems.  So now what?  For the
> life of me, I cannot figure this one out.  I've thought about dumping the
> existing wiring and simply installing a push button to start the car....any
> thoughts or suggestions about this one?
> 
> Secondly, once the car is running, it idles fine but on acceleration, it's
> quite rough to say the least.  The motor pulls but it's so rough.  I
> replaced the spark plugs as well as the wires with good ones and no change.
> So what gives?
> 
> Here's the low down on the car....prior to the swap, the car ran great (Slow
> for my liking but nonetheless peppy).  I installed a 2.0l 8V bubble block
> with the knock sensor.
> 
> Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.  I was hoping to run
> the car in an autocross next weekend.  TIA
> 
> Sal
> 



Look at this:

<http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=424779>

Note esp. the diag codes from the K/S box.

TBerk