Re: [T3] won't start again

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 31 Mar 00, at 14:03, Justinian Hatfield wrote:

> This morning my 73 FI auto fastback had a hard time
> starting. When I gave it gas it would die.  I heard
> the Fuel pump going. Finally after it started and
> warmed up without me giving it gas, it was fine. This
> happened twice this a.m.  Now ,after sitting for three
> hours, the car won't start at all. I don't think I
> hear the fuel pump either. I thought it was starting
> hard this a.m. because it was cold and snowy. My mech.
> friend says it may be a temp. sensor. Also this
> morning, lots of little black specks came out the
> exhaust.

The black specs may mean nothing, or your engine may be running 
really rich. Try changing the plugs and if this helps check the 
electrical system voltage after the car is warmed up and the engine 
is at medium RPMs. If the voltage is much under 14 V you should 
replace the voltage regulator. Low system voltage will make the FI 
run rich.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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