205 1.6 Gti, Hot Start Problem?

[pedjoni 3 1 Cars]

when its cold the car usually starts on the button without any problems, if I take it for a good run, switch it off and then give it a min or so it still fires up without hesitation.

if I leave it for say 5-10 mins or so, its turning over for 5,6 seconds and then start... Does anyone had this problem ???

[erbs 42 1 Cars]

could be fuel pump, i had this problem,changed pump for a new bosch and now starts everytime on the button. that was my symptons on the car,pump getting weak

[pedjoni 3 1 Cars]

if it is pump, it is very exprensive ! here is 300 euros new, bosch.. did your car , run beter when you changed pump?

Edited April 5, 2016 by pedjoni

[pedjoni 3 1 Cars]

Can someone tell me , where is fuel pump relay located ? I ve changed Coolant temp sensor, situation is the same.. Today I must check fuel pump, and relay?

[Weser 30]

Next to the ECU in top of the drivers side little storage gap which is below and to the right of the steering wheel. But that is in a UK RHD car.

[pedjoni 3 1 Cars]

Does anybody know, fuel pump from 1.9 gti is it the same like and 1.6 gti ? visualy they are same , but i don t know about pressure?

[Anthony 1,003]

Does anybody know, fuel pump from 1.9 gti is it the same like and 1.6 gti ? visualy they are same , but i don t know about pressure?

Yes, fuel pumps are the same for 1.6 and 1.9 GTi models of a given age. Fuel pressure is set by the fuel pressure regulator, and again, is the same on both - 3.0 bar.

[pedjoni 3 1 Cars]

Great , I have spare original fuel pump from 1.9 gti, so I will try. Thanks

[estland 3]

By age the fuel pressure regulator could also die.

 

Test guide: http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=143783

[pedjoni 3 1 Cars]

I think I fixed my hot start problem... I ve changed Fuel Pressure regulator and fuel pump yesterday. For now everything seems more than ok... Car starts everytime as soon as I move the key. Also I noticed that car now runs much better when it is warmed up, so I am suspecting that fueal pump was the problem ...

[pedjoni 3 1 Cars]

I am afraid I did not solve my hot start problem... It is now the same like and before... When it happens , and car starts i can smell gasoline very strong after it starts... So i ve changed fuel pump, FPR, check for vacuum leaks. I am very frustated with this problem... It makes me nervous, I dont know what to do anymore ??? o.O

[estland 3]

When idling are the revs bouncing too and engine wants to stall? I had same issue with air flow meter (wiper track worn)

[pedjoni 3 1 Cars]

No , I don t have that symptoms ...

[pedjoni 3 1 Cars]

Finaly , problem is solved. Replacement FPR which I ve changed I found da he is bad. Changed him and car now starts everytime on button. :)

[erbs 42 1 Cars]

Fuel Pressure Regulator at fault?

 

can you still buy these new?

Edited July 11, 2016 by erbs

[pedjoni 3 1 Cars]

I could order it, it was around 220,00 euros in Montenegro. But I had one spare in my garage, I was a bit lucky