Hello,
I have a 2002 Jetta with just 60000 on new motor.(engine replaced with new LB after original blown engine at 120000mi.) Some original parts were used when installing new motor. Car has been running and starting great for about 4 years. My hard start condition literally happened over night. It acts as if the IP is losing its prime. I have read many post and tried some of the easier ideas. The following is a list of things I've tried.
Everything seems normal when trying to start the engine.
GP light on for approx. 1-2 secs.
Engine cranks as it always did. Speed wise.
1. CTS unplugged to allow GP light to stay on longer-no help
2. Anti-S/V working as expected. Not sticking.
3. Checked timing with VAG-Com. Just below center line. Always been there
4. Battery terminals OK. No corrosion.
5. Compression OK. 500 in all cylinders.
Again this happened literally overnight.
The reason I believe this fuel related is this happened after filling the tank. How can I check the fuel pressure and see if it losing pressure? When the engine finally starts I get some white smoke, and car runs fine with no loss of power that I notice. This happens any time car sits more than about 15 minutes, cold or hot. Starts OK if I restart seconds after shut down.
Where should I be looking next? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dave
I have a 2002 Jetta with just 60000 on new motor.(engine replaced with new LB after original blown engine at 120000mi.) Some original parts were used when installing new motor. Car has been running and starting great for about 4 years. My hard start condition literally happened over night. It acts as if the IP is losing its prime. I have read many post and tried some of the easier ideas. The following is a list of things I've tried.
Everything seems normal when trying to start the engine.
GP light on for approx. 1-2 secs.
Engine cranks as it always did. Speed wise.
1. CTS unplugged to allow GP light to stay on longer-no help
2. Anti-S/V working as expected. Not sticking.
3. Checked timing with VAG-Com. Just below center line. Always been there
4. Battery terminals OK. No corrosion.
5. Compression OK. 500 in all cylinders.
Again this happened literally overnight.
The reason I believe this fuel related is this happened after filling the tank. How can I check the fuel pressure and see if it losing pressure? When the engine finally starts I get some white smoke, and car runs fine with no loss of power that I notice. This happens any time car sits more than about 15 minutes, cold or hot. Starts OK if I restart seconds after shut down.
Where should I be looking next? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dave