1995 Volkswagen Jetta starting problem

Tiny
GEB928
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  • 1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 120,000 MILES
Hi I have a problem starting the car first thing in the morning when it's raining. It just cranks and cranks and tries to start, sputters, and after 5 or 10 minutes of doing that, its starts. Then after that for the rest of the day, it will start right up. It doesn't happen on sunny days, only rainy days. I've tried spraying wd40 on cap, wires and coil, but it doesn't help. I'm suspecting it's the coil because the wires, plugs and cap were replace about 1-1/2 yrs. Ago. The problem seems to be getting worse. Any advice? Thanks.
Sunday, August 9th, 2009 AT 9:03 AM

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Tiny
MIKE.SHRUM
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Does the car miss or sputter once warmed up and drove for a while
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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Hi Mike thanks for taking the time to help.
A couple days ago I took a chance and replace the coil pack.($130.00) Today is the first day its raining since I replaced it for a true test. It started right up.
But Like before I changed the coil untill it fully warmed up it has a miss and sputter.
Once it warms up it runs great

Thanks Geb.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
MIKE.SHRUM
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Can you get it hooked up to scanner and see if there are any codes in it. There should be atleast some inactive codes
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:51 AM

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