We just went through this with Gary Lewis's old 88 (now in the capable hands of
Paul Meyer - problem was a bad 211 fuel pump relay. Runs dandy now with a 215.
The PC Handyman wrote:
> I'd say lack of residual fuel pressure, assuming the cold start injector is
> working. Maybe the Accumulator?
>
> -Noah
> -83 VW 16v Cabbie (Will this project ever run?)
> -83 VW Callaway Turbo Rocco (Craving Audi parts)
> -87 VW 8v GTI (Will this car ever die? 250kmi)
> -87 Audi 5kCSTQ (recently aquired, not featured on my site)
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jamie Schnell <jamies@rkmi.com>
> To: Audi (E-mail) <quattro@audifans.com>
> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 6:57 PM
>
> > Gruppe,
> > What are some common causes for hard starting while cold (not necessarily
> > related to temp, just after engine has been off for ~4 hours) in a 5KCSQ?
> > It takes about 5- 8 seconds of cranking to get the motor to fire.
> > All tune- up parts are new.
> > Thoughts?
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jamie
> >
> >