Hi, I've noticed that after finishing work my car struggles to start (starts every time but takes a few 3-4 seconds). The only thing I can think of is that the car park is sloping uphill slightly, the car starts fine on level ground, and runs fine. Anyone else had this problem? I have been told I may have a fuel leak I but can't see anything. Any advice appreciated thanks.
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2.0 TDI struggles to start facing uphill
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Well if your tank is half full or less, depending on where the pipe is to draw the diesel..perhaps it has an issue drawing it against gravity. Perhaps try parking the same slope, but facing the other way (if you can do that) and see what happens?
I had an issue once where air was being sucked into a fuel line when the car cooled, but no fuel ever leaked out. The car then had to purge the air before it would start, can't remember if the car's incline made any difference.
Cranking speed can also be a factor in slow starting, but you'd need an accurate measure to tell.
Cranking speed can also be a factor in slow starting, but you'd need an accurate measure to tell.
I have a 184 TDI and mines the same. Can be a bit rough on Stop/start startup too. Is yours the same?
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When I had my 2.0TDI, it only took 3-4 secs to start when it was left for over 2 weeks, and in the cold. Else, would start within 1-2 secs. There was a joke in my country that if you are going to steal something and use a getaway car, do not use a diesel, as it takes longer to crank to start.
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