j1mfrog
Member
Sorry if this issue is already discussed, I could not find it.
Last week on one of the cold days, I went out and started the bug to warm up, went inside to get ready for work, came out and found the car not running, but all electrical was still on. Turns over fine, but won't start. Took another car to work.
Later, when the weather warms up, still turns over fine, but won't start. I guessed bad fuel pump or some other fuel problem. Towed to mechanic. Mechanic tries everything, good fuel pressure, can't find a reason for no start. Gives it a shot of ether, it starts and stays running. He apologized for not finding cause, but it runs anyway. Started fine for the next few days.
This morning, not as cold, same thing. Started the car to warm up, go inside, come out 10 minutes later and it's not running. Turns over but won't start. Run to store to get some ether, give it a shot, starts and stays running fine, like nothing happened.
Any guesses?
03 TDI Beetle 5 speed manual, 310,000 mi
Last week on one of the cold days, I went out and started the bug to warm up, went inside to get ready for work, came out and found the car not running, but all electrical was still on. Turns over fine, but won't start. Took another car to work.
Later, when the weather warms up, still turns over fine, but won't start. I guessed bad fuel pump or some other fuel problem. Towed to mechanic. Mechanic tries everything, good fuel pressure, can't find a reason for no start. Gives it a shot of ether, it starts and stays running. He apologized for not finding cause, but it runs anyway. Started fine for the next few days.
This morning, not as cold, same thing. Started the car to warm up, go inside, come out 10 minutes later and it's not running. Turns over but won't start. Run to store to get some ether, give it a shot, starts and stays running fine, like nothing happened.
Any guesses?
03 TDI Beetle 5 speed manual, 310,000 mi