03 1.8T Starting hard
#1
03 1.8T Starting hard
So I just bought an 03 1.8T and ive noticed that the car starts hard. Sometimes I have to start it twice cuz it dies the first time I start it. I replaced the spark plugs w/ the correct gap and the problem still is persisting. Anyone have any suggestions? Could it be the battery??
#5
Well performed both and they were both very dirty. Improved starting a bit but I think I know what else is causing the delayed start. The other day when I was driving I noticed my thermostat stayed in the cold "C" position so it's stuck open allowing the coolant to be forced in to the engine which in turn is causing the engine to stay in "cold" mode. So the engine is receiving more fuel than it should be which is why it is not starting well when it's warm cuz the amount of fuel that is being injected in there during a warm start is too much. And it's flooding out. So im gonna replace that too. Just gotta find where it is first lol. Any help or suggestions would be great! Thanks.
#9
Well bought a new sensor and put it in lastnight and I must say what a bitch! Thank god I don't have huge hands otherwise I would have never been able to get in there! Bought the new sensor for 27 bucks and put it in. Seems to be starting alot better now so im happy.