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    ETA is having an intermittent random starting issue.

    I believe its the fuel pump thats inside the tank, but thats just a blind guess...

    The issue: At completely random times (sometimes cold, sometimes warm) the car will take a longer time to start up. As I write this I wonder if its the cold start injector too.

    Is there something obvious I should start with ?
    Simon
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    If the car is above a certain temp, the cold start system will not be needed. I can understand if your car has a hard time starting only when cold, then this would indicate a cold start system. However, if your car is hard to start both hot and cold, then I would suspect a failing CPS sensor or AFM. If you have not replaced your engine ground cable, that can contribute to longer start crank times. A vacuum leak is also possible.
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      #3
      Originally posted by Gregs///M View Post
      If the car is above a certain temp, the cold start system will not be needed. I can understand if your car has a hard time starting only when cold, then this would indicate a cold start system. However, if your car is hard to start both hot and cold, then I would suspect a failing CPS sensor or AFM. If you have not replaced your engine ground cable, that can contribute to longer start crank times. A vacuum leak is also possible.
      Thanks, thats a good start. I havent really paid complete attention to the details, but a few of those are easy to check to narrow down.

      Thanks again. I'll report back eventually haha
      Simon
      Current Cars:
      -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

      Make R3V Great Again -2020

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