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Takes long to start

Tiny
POEN
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • MANUAL
  • 215,485 MILES
Car takes long to start and if it start rpm is high and it smell a lot like over fueling. If stopped. I must wait ten minutes before I can start the car, but rpm is still high.
Friday, June 29th, 2018 AT 3:31 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like a vacuum leak or a TPS sensor is out. Lets run the codes to see what comes up.

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 down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, July 5th, 2018 AT 11:35 AM

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