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1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 1.9L Excessive Emissions, HARD START HOT
Posted to European Driveability on 11/8/2001 10 Replies

Good morning; We have a tdi beetle that starts fine when cold but when at operating temperature will take up to about forty-five seconds before starting, also the emissions smell excessively rich. if the coolant temp sensor is disconnected the car starts fine....

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car Vehicle Data

1998 Volkswagen New Beetle

VIN 3VWWBF6168
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / TDI
EmissionsNot OBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Hard Start Hot
OccursAlways
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car Vehicle Data

1998 Volkswagen New Beetle

VIN 3VWWBF6168
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / TDI
EmissionsNot OBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Hard Start Hot
OccursAlways