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RS will not fire when hot

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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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My rs turbo has real issues starting when engine has some temperature. The car will fire first time when stone cold but as soon as it has some running temp it takes a while to fire. Its not the starter motor as this is easily turning the engine. I find the best way to get the car to fire is to have the accelerator pushed to the floor then turn the car over this normally works. Could this be a sensor or poor fuel pressure?
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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Check your CO, and for any air leaks, then check the igntion timing.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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is this the CO sensor that could be on its way out?
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