1993 [1992 Model] Mk I Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8 [Karmann] Sportline Cabriolet Convertible
The problem has become increasingly worse, over some while!
I've checked obvious things like, condensation in the distributor head, visual check of rotor arm / distributor head, condition of leads, security of connections .............
Local VW agent has run a diagnostics. Nothing!
If the vehicle is used daily, it isn't toooooooooo much of a problem. It USUALLY starts, runs, idles and throttles up, pretty much immediately or maybe a LITTLE hesitantly.
If it is not used for maybe two or three days, it is generally a .............. pig.
It is very much like trying to start a carburettor'd engine without using choke or a carburettor'd engine with a faulty automatic choke.
It cranks over fine, but, it doesn't fire, it fires, doesn't fire, fires, stutters, doesn't fire, fires, doesn't fire, thinks about it, coughs a bit, runs for a short while, doesn't fire, fires, changes it's mind, fires ..................
Once it's made up it's mind and 'catches', the throttle pedal can be dropped back immediately and it will idle fine, if a little fast maybe, and will throttle up no problem. Once it's up an running it goes like a train.
I need to get this sorted 'cause it belongs to 'er in doors and while it's a problem she insists on using my 911. Oh no, no, no, that won't do!
R.
