[Mk2] [Turbo] slow start

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mrfil13
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[Mk2] [Turbo] slow start

Post by mrfil13 »

Ive had a recent issue of the car starting slower than normal. The car will turn over quickly but it would normally fire up a second later. Its been getting slower recently, it will run fine once started and if its stopped and left for hours it will start fine again. Plugs have only done 1k and distributor and rotor arm were changed early this year. The leads I have ohms tested and were fine.

Any ideas?
joemacmr2
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Slow starting

Post by joemacmr2 »

I'd be interested to hear responses on this also as I have same problem. It starts 1st time every time but if its the 1st if the day, it splutters a little for a second then runs and starts " bang on " the rest of that day. Really want this sorted before winter sets in and I'm left stranded somewhere lol
Johnr32
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] slow start

Post by Johnr32 »

mine also does this but I believe its my spark plugs being the problem. previous owner put one grade colder plugs even though my car is running stock boost and fairly standard which makes me think my plugs arent running efficiently.
mrfil13
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] slow start

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Mine are one colder than stock and copper and near standard boost but its had those type of plugs for as long as I've had the car and only started this recently.
vtecpower
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] slow start

Post by vtecpower »

Cold start injector switch
Slarty
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] slow start

Post by Slarty »

When you say it's starting slower than normal, do you mean it turns over slower or takes longer to start?

It'll help with trying to diagnose the issue.
mrfil13
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] slow start

Post by mrfil13 »

Turns over quickly but takes longer than normal to fire up.
joemacmr2
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Slow start

Post by joemacmr2 »

I have exactly same problem. Turns over quickly (as normal) but takes an extra sec to fire up, making a slight splutter. Once initial splutter is gone its runs 100% for rest of the day.
Baker
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] slow start

Post by Baker »

check battery health.

Also check the coil for any cracks.
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