Ill get them cleaned this week then.

I thought I had this figured out but apparently not. I'm using a 1g TS which has all the ports shown below. I have the 2g CTS plug connected to the top port with the white connector. I have the thermo valves connected. The 1g CTS un-used, and the temp gauge connected.

Link shows that I'm ~203 to 206 when engine is fully warm. With knowing all that I don't necessarily think my CTS setup is wrong or the reason why I have a cold start issue. Honestly it has a hard start regardless of engine temp. I need to apply gas upon start up to keep the car running which takes about a good 10 seconds. Idle still isn't ideal. I plan on swapping/testing out my ICS since I cannot get ICSposition anywhere near the recommended 30.

My FIAV untouched and coolant lines still hooked up to my TB. Anything I may be overlooking?

Are you sure you have the 1g CAS wired in correctly?

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/1gcasin2g.htm

I purchased the 1g cas adapter from them.

That's probably not it then.

I would next replace the Fuel Filter, Do a Boost Leak Test, and check the MAF.

Okay well after a very busy week I finally got a chance to work on the car and I ran a compression test. The cylinders came back 140-140-155-150 which is well within factory range I would think so that should not be why its not starting. I am almost beyond stumped, its getting spark, fuel and has good compression. I just cannot figure out why it wont start

Hook up a scanner and see if there is any codes

there are no codes i have already checked

Well I just got it running. I swapped out the spark plugs just too see what would happen and sure enough it started up.

fixed.

How did you fix it?

The CTS I had on there was a 1g and not connected to anything. Took it out and repalced it with a 2g CTS. All this time I thought I had everything hooked up correctly.

So i just got done putting a new starter and intake manifold on my 96 eagle talon tsi. Starter turns just car wont fire. Gets spark gets fuel. Idk whats going on. Any ideas?

Check for any possible vacuum leaks around the intake manifold.

Does it turn over slow or fast

the car turns over at same speed. it gives little backfire and trys to start. we try to bump start it and it didnt work. The car ran fine before i took the old IM off. It was cracked and broke at some points. The IM is the same exact thing. I maybe wondering if i missed a plug somewhere or possible vacuum lines are off still. When i took all the spark plugs out and turned the crank with a socket it is extremely hard to turn now. Hope i dont have an internal issue...if it is what could it be???

I had this same problem. Check to make sure your plugs are right and make sure your coil is right. I put 1 on 3 and 3 on one. Same thing. Swapped them and fired up never better. Other than that..... crank by hand and if it's really bad you might be able to hear it (internal). I hope not. Best luck to you bud.

slonkey said:

I had this same problem. Check to make sure your plugs are right and make sure your coil is right. I put 1 on 3 and 3 on one. Same thing. Swapped them and fired up never better. Other than that..... crank by hand and if it's really bad you might be able to hear it (internal). I hope not. Best luck to you bud.

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the coil has on it 4,1,2,3 as the firing order. is this correct?

Went to get my car out of storage finally after 5+ months. Started it up fine and let it warm up for a while. Had to turn it off to run to the store. Came back, added a little coolant and BAM, nothing. Car doesn't crank at all. When I put the key to the on position, only the fuel pump runs and all accessories. Kinda stumped on what to look at. Battery is brand new and grounded well. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

Did you put the new battery in after you had it started?

follow that guide it works great. remember just because a relay is clicking does not mean it is passing current. try bypassing the starter relay even if it is clicking. same with all others you come too as you go through the guide.

No I've used this battery a few times before and I got the starter checked and it passed. Kinda confused on where to go from here. I've already tried bypassing the relay with no luck.

Is your fuel possibly bad from sitting for 5 months! Did you try some heat or fuel stabilizer? Oh but you can't even get the starter to crank correct?

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No I've used this battery a few times before and I got the starter checked and it passed. Kinda confused on where to go from here. I've already tried bypassing the relay with no luck.

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he posted the thread that has the answer to this.