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Date:         Sat, 23 Jan 1999 23:26:41 -0600
Reply-To:     Martin Peitz <peitz@HIWAAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Martin Peitz <peitz@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Hard starting when cold????
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When trying to start while cold (in the morning), It needs to > be cranked twice. The first cranking, the motor needs to turn over at least > 6 times....then on the second cranking, it fires right up.

You should check 3 things:

the pump may not hold the pressure because the internal check valve is leaking.

the fuel pressure regulator is not holding the pressure when engine is shut off

the cold start valve is not operating or its temperature sensor is not kicking in

all these checks are simple to do with a pressure gauge and VOM

Martin Peitz


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