Help! - Hot start problem (a lilttle long)

[Burl Vibert]

Ti Kan wrote:
>
> wesso7 writes:
> > My '89 200quattro has developed hot start problem.  It needs to be cranked longer than average car
> > whether hot or cold, but it will start.  Now, when the engine is hot and left for 10-15 minutes, it will start
> > after a little prolonged cranking, but it idles rough and when you take off without a little more gas than usual,
> > it will die.  When it dies there is no chance to restart it!
>
> Hot start problems can be caused by a bad fuel accumulator or leaky
> fuel injectors, assuming your fuel and ignition system is otherwise
> in sound shape.


A flaky fuel pump relay, or a fuel leak can give the same symptoms as
well. I've had both happen.

Burl Vibert
1987 5kcstq (no fuel accumulator)
Kingston, Ontario