Weird Starter problem, 914 does not start when hot |
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Weird Starter problem, 914 does not start when hot |
Keoni914 |
May 25 2009, 06:13 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 12-November 08 From: NorthEast PA Member No.: 9,746 Region Association: North East States |
This is weird but I previously thought I had a starter problem after Hershey. I stalled it while entering a parking lot on the way home and it would not start. I caught it in gear and continued home. I tried starting upon arrival, nada. Took the starter off and tested GOOD. Car starts! Went for a ride today and when we got home I thought "let me see it if starts". It didn't! Weird. About an hour later it started okay. Any thoughts on a fix???
Thanks Keoni914 |
wilchek |
May 25 2009, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 506 Joined: 8-June 04 From: Eastern Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,177 |
This is a really common problem. I assume when u say does not start you mean does not crank. The engine bay gets really hot and the starter get a lot of the heat. My VW Thing did the samething. They make smaller starters that some people have used. I guess the theory is that it has more airflow. They also make a thermal blanket that wraps around the starter. 914 also moved the fuel pump to the fron trunk in 75 to help as this was an issue do to the heat as well. I think the heat to the pump would help cause vapor lock.
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