In a message dated 8/29/2011 1:50:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
djohnson98332@... writes:
Ha - me too, Ryan! Our 2002 EVWK acts like its idling low and shakes even
though it's at 1100 rpm. As soon as I take it out of park it smooths out,
but if its been sitting for a few days it takes a couple of minutes to warm
up and it really feels like it's going to stall (no power to the brakes or
steering until it smooths out). I just replaced the ignition switch last
week and the only other repairs the mechanic recommended were to the exhaust
system. I have a feeling that's what's causing it, but I don't want to spend
any more money right now if I can avoid it. I took care of replacing the
EVAP canister and valves (in addition to that ignition switch and serpentine
belt) but I figured I'd delay the rest of the exhaust system stuff until
it either fails smog inspection or the engine light goes on and it triggers
codes.
If yours isn't idling rough like mine, it could just be the ignition
switch. My ignition switch troubles began just like yours, and eventually the
"sweet spot" in the key position got so small that I barely got it started to
take it to the mechanic.
The funny thing is that once it's warmed up, it is sooooo smooth and
perfect. Typical VW/Audi. ;)
On Aug 28, 2011, at 1:20 AM, Ryan Biesack wrote:
Hi All,
I have a 2003 EVWK that has been starting a bit hard on the first start
of the day. It either has been necessary to hold the key engaged in the
starting position longer than usual, or if out of habit i disengage the key
from the start position and just start again, will fire right up. This only
happens after the van has been parked 12+ hours.
Thoughts!
Cheers!
Ryan
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