Hard starting issues

Tiny
RIGHTARMINK
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  • 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 55,000 MILES
My car has days where I can hop in and it starts and runs all day. Then the next day it will not start without spraying starter fluid in it. And some days it will not start even with spray. It seemed like it started getting worse when the weather got hot, but then some days it ran and started fine when it was one hundred degrees, outside.
I have replaced the fuel filter, engine temp sensor and PC valve.
There is a buzzing noise coming from the throttle body when I turn on the key, before starting.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
Sunday, July 30th, 2017 AT 6:29 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

We should start by running the codes to see what comes up. Here are a couple of guides to get us started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, July 30th, 2017 AT 7:46 PM

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