Hard Start - 87 4kq

[Robert Mangas]

   '85 was my favorite GTI.

Vac leaks can also lead to all manner of hard start gremlins.

>From: "Dave Nuzzo" <dnuzzo at mail.independenceman.com>
>Reply-To: <dnuzzo at mail.independenceman.com>
>To: "Quattro List" <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: Hard Start - 87 4kq
>Date: Wed,  8 Oct 2003 11:00:08 -0400
>
>I've got an 87 Audi 4000CS Quattro.  The problem I'm having is when the car
>sits for any length of time (> 2 hours or so).  I'll first start off by
>saying that I've got a problem with my ignition switch, actually I think it
>is just the connection between the switch and the wire harnes that attaches
>to it.  I've got to hold the harness to get the starter engaged, but it
>will stay in the run position with out any problems.
>
>When I first start the car it wants to quickly die.  It doesn't really
>respond to the gas pedal that much either.  Usually I've got to lightly
>feed it gas to try and get the revs up for a bit then it'll run fine.  It
>usually takes about 5 'starts' and a couple minutes before it will idle and
>drive ok.  I'm really at a loss as to where to start diagnosing this
>problem.
>
>Thanks for any help you can provide.
>Dave
>'87 Audi 4000 CS Quattro
>'84 Ford Mustang GT
>'85 VW GTI
>

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