85 Spider trouble staying started

yakkan1 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-19-2008, 08:40 PM

HI All

when 1st starting the car it runs fine for several (3-5)seconds,then I have to keep pumping gas pedal a little to keep it running.Car will run fine after it is warmed up but turn it off for a minute or two does the same thing again.once warmed up it will run all day.idle is a little high though 1000-1100 rpm. do not have a alfa mechanic in my area.Does anyone know what the problem might be.I replaced the plugs(ngk) cap,rotor,wires.Any alfa mechanics in the New bedford mass. area

Thanks

**ghnl** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-19-2008, 08:44 PM

Lots of info in the L-jet diagnosis page - link is in my signature.

Pay particular attention to the proper operation of the AAV & check carefully for any intake air leaks. Both described in the L-jet page.

**Tifosi** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-19-2008, 09:37 PM

Spot on suggestion regarding the L-jet page. Mucho good info to be had there, even if you don't actually 'need' to look something up.

Regarding a mechanic:

If the situation were truly desperate, one could try and find a VW dealership that's been around for many, many years that still has a mechaninc who was around in the 80's and/or early 90's.

VW used L-jet in almost an identical configuration during that era. (BMW and Volvo also IIRC, but VW people tend to be nicer in general)

Still, if you've got and can use a multimeter along with a moderate amount of regular tools, there's little you can't do yourself with the system at home for free.