Engine Does Not Start Or Is Difficult To Start When Cold
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Volkswagen Passat, 1993 Volkswagen Fox, 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, and 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check for insufficient fuel in tank.
- Check fuel pump relay and fuel pump.
- Check fuel system for leaks.
- Check auxiliary air intake system.
- Check fuel system after-start, acceleration enrichment and warm-up circuits.
- Check cold-start valve.
- Check airflow sensor lever adjustment and control plunger.
- Check sensor plate rest position and idle circuit.
- Check fuel system differential and residual pressures.
- Check fuel injection volume.
- Check engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Check ignition timing, spark plugs, distributor, secondary ignition wiring and coil.
- Check Hall Effect sensor.
- Check ignition coil power output stage.