# 2005 VW Passat 1.8T Slow Start when engine is warm **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** starters, volkswagen, passat, ignition, start\ **Created:** [January 12, 2010, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-passat-1-8t-slow-start-when-engine-is-warm/42342 "2010-01-12T16:29:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jettsta03](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e495f1/32.png) [@jettsta03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jettsta03)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2010, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-passat-1-8t-slow-start-when-engine-is-warm/42342/1 "2010-01-12T16:29:57Z")
Hi All, I had previously ask this question and with some advice the dealer has had the vehicle in 6 times now for this issue. When the engine is still warm after being driven, I will go to start the car and the and it has an extended crank and almost like it is a reverse stall (where it just sputters on). They have replace the temperature sensor and it helped for a little but now it is back. The kicker is that the check engine light does not illuminate at all. I am really trying to have this addressed correctly before my warranty expires. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![jmcarc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/278dde/32.png) [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2010, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-passat-1-8t-slow-start-when-engine-is-warm/42342/2 "2010-01-12T17:22:16Z")
I had a similar problem with my 1992 Buick Century. My fuel pressure regulator wasn’t working. It was allowing maximum pressure to be applied to the fuel injectors. I had trouble re-starting the warm engine because it was flooded. It’s a good thing I had it fixed becuase my mechanic said it was a potential fire hazzard.