My main question today: Does anyone else have trouble starting their
van when it is already hot? I often have to try precisely 2 times when
it is good and warmed up; the first time it will sorta cough and
valiantly rumble to half-life, then stop-- then fire up instantly on
the second try. What gives?
My Ev has the same problem. It is especially bad in the summer (when it is
hot and muggy in NC). It is, however, no problem right now when it is in the
40's and 50's. I have tried fuel injector cleaners (the ones you add to the
gas) and I got it tuned, but----the problem will not go away. I also changed
the temp sensor in the cooling system after my mechanic swore it would fix
the problem. I now have come to the conclusion (though I have not tested my
theory, yet) that it might be a leaking injector, or more precisely the cold
start valve not functioning properly. I ordered one 2 months ago and
finally received it yesterday ($99.33!!) The problem I am facing is that it
starts up immediately right now and I will not know until next spring or
summer if the $100 was a good investment.
My other car, the one I drive most of the time, is a Jetta Diesel (210
000 miles and going). When I start it I step on the gas pedal a little. When
I first bought the van I did the same thing and I always had problems
starting it. My wife, who does not have this bad habit, had no problems
starting it (unless it is hot and humid and the engine is warm). Make sure
you don't touch the accelerator pedal when you start the van.
Hope this helps, if you ever find the answer let me know!
Eckhard
