Cold start accelerator cable (VW Golf 1)

If the cold start accelerator pull breaks, it is not so bad. Despite this, a cold engine starts as usual without any damage. But in extreme cold, the engine may not start without a cold start accelerator. In this case, you need to fix the accelerator lever at the fuel pump with a wire in the position "Gezogen" ("Tightened") After about a minute the wire can be removed.

Replacing the cold start accelerator rod

At the fuel pump, disconnect the screw at the threaded nipple, remove the safety washer near the support.

Remove the left glove compartment or cover under the panel.

Unscrew the round pull button.

Disconnect the retaining clip from the T-handle. Unscrew the handle.

Unscrew the ring nut located in the recess in the instrument panel.

Pull the rod downwards.



Now pull the entire rod into the car's interior.

When installing, carefully insert the rod into the partition through the sleeve.

Adjusting the cold start accelerator thrust

Loosen the screw of the threaded nipple at the front, near the fuel pump.

Insert the cold starter handle completely into the instrument panel.

Pull the front of the cable tightly.

Make sure that the fuel pump operating lever is on the right, near the stop, when looking in the direction of travel.

Tighten the threaded nipple screw securely.