Ok, so I've been playing around with my new 1984 fuel injected gasoline VW Rabbit.
and it does something strange.
It starts when it damn well pleases.
Some mornings it with start right up with no hassle at all, other days it wont start at all.
when it wont start, it will run for about 3 seconds, and die. it will do this for about 5 min, then start, except on the days it wont start at all.
On other days, it starts, first try, no hassle.
Losing whats left of my mind,
Matt.
Replace the ignition switch.
-Don
Does it have more problems on damp days?
In addition to the mentioned ignition switch try the fuel pump relay.
JoBo
As in most car problems, there are several possibilities. I had a similar, though not exactly the same, problem on my Jetta. My problem was all kinds of wet, green gunk on the connectors at the ignition coil. It couldn't hurt to clean all of your connections in the ignition system, in addition to the other valid suggestions here.
Ed
It seems to have the most trouble on hot days. which is weird.
I've bypassed the switch but it doesnt seem to help. you think a new fuel pump relay might be it?
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It could be, but right now I would lean towards the coil. Check the price of each and try one.
Ok, so I've been playing around with my new 1984 fuel injecte gasoline
will do
------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a 1980 S, and I know what ya mean about the starting thing.. grrrr..... But I do have a "trick"... Slip your key in the ignition turn it over, when ya hear the fuel pump kick over, wait 3-4 secs then try to start it... side note... it does help to hold your mout right... heh I also keep a screwdriver handy
Try that... lemme know jodi
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