98 new beetle warm start problem

[ituyen]

Hi, I have a 98 2.0L 4 cyl new beetle with 150K miles on it that has a warm start issue. Cold it starts and runs fine, but when warm the engine cranks hard but it refuses to start. I don't smell any fuel either. Any hints?

Thanks

[hako]

You are pretty high mileage so that must mean your NB has been good to you!
My first check point would be the battery and terminals - if the battery is not in A1 order and only fractionally down on cranking volts the car may not start.
This problem can be worse on a hot engine as the hotter a cable get the greater its resistance.
Good Luck.