Mawcus
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2004 Jetta 5-Speed 180k miles. Ive been having random hard start problems. Really random. Seems to be no consistency as to when it will take a long time to start. Recently there have been some cold frosty mornings and it fires up right away. Takes longer to start after its warmed up and I go somewhere and try to start it again. Sometimes just a few cranks and other times 10-20 seconds of cranking. I suspect air is getting into the fuel lines but haven had a chance to install new lines. I guess it could be timing related. There really is no distinct pattern or consistency when its hard to start but very rarely does it fire up at the first bump of the key as it should. I get everything from a second or two of cranking to having it crank for 10 or more seconds and having to try 2-3 times before it fires up.
Cam is good, new stage 2 cam a few years ago. In tank lift pump has been recently replaced. New alternator, pulley and voltage regulator. Serpentine belt and tensioner is new. Battery is new.
Any info is appreciated.
Cam is good, new stage 2 cam a few years ago. In tank lift pump has been recently replaced. New alternator, pulley and voltage regulator. Serpentine belt and tensioner is new. Battery is new.
Any info is appreciated.
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