weird starting problem

[Zsolt]

This is definitely temperature related. Yesterday, after the sun went down
in the evening I couldn't get it started. Early this afternoon however, when
it was sunny and the car was nice and cosy it started in a second. I am
guessing temp sensor.

Zsolt

----- Original Message -----
From: Leah and David Mueller <muellerl at cadvision.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Cc: <zed123 at telusplanet.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: weird starting problem


> Does the 5k have a valve in the fuel line that maintains pressure, or if
> failing, releases the fuel pressure?  I guess  leaking injectors might do
> the same.  Or a vacuum leak, though it doesn't initially sound like it.
> Sounds like a fuel pressure problem if a second go around gets it running.
> But always good to check for vacuum leaks on the older turbos.
>
> David
>
> > I started experiencing a strange starting problem on my 88 5k tq.
> >
> > It does this regardless whether the engine is hot or cold.
> > When I first turn the key it sounds like it's about to start, but then
it
> > just turns over flat, and it doesn't matter how long I crank it. If I
let
> it
> > sit for half a minute after, it starts on the first turn, and runs fine.
> >
> > I know my injectors leak a little, and I have already ordered the new
> ones,
> > but I don't think this is injector related. Before this problem the car
> has
> > never started very fast. It always needed a few extra seconds.
> >
> > Any BTDT?
> >
> > TIA,
> >   Zsolt
> >
>
>