VR6 Hard start

[VW VR6]

I have problem with starting my VR6. Need to turn key few times before start engine in the morning plus need to push acceleration pedal a little bit. During day time start after 2-3 times turning key. Look similar when you start engine with spare key without immobilizer - just start and cut-off few times before start normally.
All rest is 100% normal: power, driving, acceleration, fuel consumption....jus bad is start!
Can be: fuel pump, fuel filter, maf sensor, fuel pressure regulator, ignition coil, fuel line, vacuum line, coilpack, crank sensor, too many to listed...........
Any help or sugestions please.
THANKS

[Mrk_Mickey]

If what you're describing is actually choking of the engine, my guess would have been fuel. People always told me change my fuel filter if I haven't done in a while which should help.
Boris, I suppose if you check everything for abnormalities you should find something if not then it will be something common that one of the mechanics on here will know about.

[Lorenz]

Ignition switch maybe? When mine was on the way out it would take 2 or 3 goes to get the car started. Was a 15min and $25 fix once I worked out what it was!!

[VW VR6]

If what you're describing is actually choking of the engine, my guess would have been fuel. People always told me change my fuel filter if I haven't done in a while which should help.
Boris, I suppose if you check everything for abnormalities you should find something if not then it will be something common that one of the mechanics on here will know about.

Thanks, I will change today because I have spare one.

[VW VR6]

Ignition switch maybe? When mine was on the way out it would take 2 or 3 goes to get the car started. Was a 15min and $25 fix once I worked out what it was!!

That is a good point and cheap. I will order one from USA, becasue is not expensive and change upon delivery. Thanks Lorenz

[DubSteve]

Sounds like a fuel pump same symptoms in the mk1!

[Mrk_Mickey]

Sounds like a fuel pump same symptoms in the mk1!

Didn't you change the fuel pump a few months ago bro? lol

[DubSteve]

Yes only like 1 1/2 months ago week after easter.

But I had the same symptoms on start up it would try and then nothing.

Just reading it again it could also be the ignition immobilser.

[VW VR6]

I find on e-bay few type of fuel pumps and all is for golf 1.8 2.0 and 2.8. I think for VR6 2.8 should be 4bar and for other 1.5-2.bar.Is it correct?

[whiteVR6]

the others are 3 bar

[Tim]

I think some later vr6 models had a 3 bar pump didnt they? That seems to be what ETKA suggests. I know a lot of the parts sites like mjm have a vr6 3 bar pump and a 4 bar one.

I dont reckon it will be a fuel pump issue though.

[VW VR6]

OK. But if is fuel pump is better 3 or 4 bar ?

[Jmac]

Holding pressure??????? check that , having to crank means you may be building the cranking to build the pressure up. Have you had a log done on the ecu????? Think basic before jumping at a fuel pump.
Jmac

[Golf Loon]

Could be temp sensor switch too. Throwing too much fuel in when cold which is why it starts after a few goes with an open throttle.

[Jmac]

Yep too right mate, the coolant temp sensor is a major contender there, too much fuel for sure, scan and log the ecu and see what its doing, if this is ok then check your holding pressure.
Jmac