crawdaddy1

Any suggestions are appreciated. Just bought the car. When warm,won't start. Turns over fine feels like not getting fuel. The next morning she starts even though the belts squeal for a minute then runs fine. Shut her down and try to restart and get nothing, like she's not getting fuel. Ive checked the fuse and replaced the fuel pump relay, still nothing. Again the starter turns her over forever, but not ever a little fire. Love the car but this is a bit frustrating

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AudiSpaulding

have you checked for spark and codes when its not starting?

crawdaddy1

no, I have limited space and tools. don't even know what you are referring to

AudiSpaulding

something metal under the hood, have someone crank while you watch to see if there is a spark in the plug. If there isn't spark, you know that your problem lies within the ignition system, if there is spark, it on the fuel/vacuum end of the system.

For checking codes, read the following link:<ul><li><a href="http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/100ecuf.html#fcone">http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/100ecuf.html#fcone</a</li></ul>

crawdaddy1

thank you very much for your direction

audi_marv

if it turns out to be a fuel side problem, try using starter spray in the air boot or throttle body (2-3 squirts per try).
if the car starts, then you have a whole list of issues it could be, from fuel pressures, to dirty/stuck air plate, to vacuum leaks, to a simple tune-up, etc. you can check the sjm sites on these also.

if the car doesn't start/spark...you may want to look at the crank/rpm sensors, and by all means check your codes if you know how.

crawdaddy1

thanks