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I always have to crank, stop, then crank again to cold start it and it always starts. If it has run with in 15 min, it will start right up. If it sits off for more than say 1/2 hr, I have to crank (say 5-6secs) stop, then crank again and it will always start up. Its like a valve is slowly leaking allowing the gas to leak back into the tank, and I have to wait for the fuel pump to pump it back up to the fuel injectors. Is there such a valve? I have checked and can't find any external gas leaks. This problem has gone on for a year. I used to cold start right up in 1-2secs every time. Can someone help me?
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You hit the nail on the head. There probably is a leaky valve. The fuel pressure regulator. Also, the proper way to start a car is turn key to acc. position, wait 3 seconds, and then start. This lets the fuel pump charge the system. Nobody ever follows this though (but that is the correct way).
Thanks for your help! I you happen to know Audi's, could you tell me what the fuel pressure regulator might look like and where it usually is located (back in the trunk, near the fuel tank/fuel pumps, or under the hood near the engine? Thanks so much for your help. Aaron
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