VR6 Hard start

**VW VR6** · 15-05-2009, 02:05 AM

I have problem with starting my VR6. Need to turn key few times before start engine in the morning plus need to push acceleration pedal a little bit. During day time start after 2-3 times turning key. Look similar when you start engine with spare key without immobilizer - just start and cut-off few times before start normally.
All rest is 100% normal: power, driving, acceleration, fuel consumption....jus bad is start!
Can be: fuel pump, fuel filter, maf sensor, fuel pressure regulator, ignition coil, fuel line, vacuum line, coilpack, crank sensor, too many to listed...........
Any help or sugestions please.
THANKS

**Mrk_Mickey** · 15-05-2009, 08:19 AM

If what you're describing is actually choking of the engine, my guess would have been fuel. People always told me change my fuel filter if I haven't done in a while which should help.
Boris, I suppose if you check everything for abnormalities you should find something

if not then it will be something common that one of the mechanics on here will know about.

**Lorenz** · 15-05-2009, 10:17 AM

Ignition switch maybe? When mine was on the way out it would take 2 or 3 goes to get the car started. Was a 15min and $25 fix once I worked out what it was!!

**VW VR6** · 15-05-2009, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Mrk_Mickey

If what you're describing is actually choking of the engine, my guess would have been fuel. People always told me change my fuel filter if I haven't done in a while which should help.
Boris, I suppose if you check everything for abnormalities you should find something

if not then it will be something common that one of the mechanics on here will know about.

Thanks, I will change today because I have spare one.

**VW VR6** · 15-05-2009, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Lorenz

Ignition switch maybe? When mine was on the way out it would take 2 or 3 goes to get the car started. Was a 15min and $25 fix once I worked out what it was!!

That is a good point and cheap. I will order one from USA, becasue is not expensive and change upon delivery. Thanks Lorenz

**DubSteve** · 15-05-2009, 11:21 AM

Sounds like a fuel pump same symptoms in the mk1!

**Mrk_Mickey** · 15-05-2009, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by DubSteve

Sounds like a fuel pump same symptoms in the mk1!

Didn't you change the fuel pump a few months ago bro? lol

**DubSteve** · 15-05-2009, 02:55 PM

Yes only like 1 1/2 months ago week after easter.

But I had the same symptoms on start up it would try and then nothing.

Just reading it again it could also be the ignition immobilser.