starting

Been happening for a couple of weeks now, just wondered if anyone had any ideas? Engine turns over, sluggish, then starts up. Sometimes it obviously isn't quick enough though, and the TCS doesn't engage, resulting in that warning light being illuminated on the dash. Battery levels seem...

Well I got the metal and parts today to make one, its been mentioned on these forums before on how to make one, so Im givving it ago. Has anyone else got one, by dead pedal I mean foot rest, dummy pedal, u know the great piece of plastic or metal next to the clutch lol. Anyway would be nice to...

Just been out this lunch, came back to the car and it didn't start right away, kind of splutered into life. While turning the key the dash lights flickered, almost like the battery was flat. Anyway all seemed well and drove back to work. But now it wont start at all. Turn the ignition on and...

The problems go on and on with the old 8 valvers :rolleyes: My new problem....... Turn engine over, starter motor has a little stutter and the clocks all reset as if the batterys been disconected. :wtf: After that it starts fine. Starter motor buggered? Something else? Add this to my...

My 99 Toledo seems to have a problem wioth starting wqhen the engine is warm. It starts up straight away when I try it when engine cold/not used for couple of hours, but if I turn off engine then turn on again, it turns and turns and turns and have to pump the gas for it to start. Again...

Here's a strange one for you. Last night it was my turn to collect a couple of friends and drive to a friends house for a couple of pre pub drinkies. I drove the 3 miles to the first pickup, parked the car locked it and did what I had to do. The car was parked for 10-15 minutes and the car...

Hi, My 1.6 Leon (2002 model) is giving me trouble starting up, particularly when cold. It has been like this for about 2 months but hasn't gotten worse. Basically the engine needs to turn over a few time before it kicks into life. Can anybody point me in the right direction as to what might be...

Hi all, looking for some help or ideas regarding my 99 Gti 8v. I was having trouble starting the car so jumped it off my work van, end of story, or so i thought. When i next went to start the car nothing :confused: i tried to junp it again but with no success. I got the battery checked and that...

More often than not when i try to start the car it takes a couple of attempts. When i turn the key nothing happens - if i turn back off and try again it will start. Is the starter motor causing this? Does it mean i need a whole new starter motor or is the one bit on it i can replace...

Hi All, I've been having a problem with the car over the last few weeks and I was wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar and could suggest what might be causing it. The car is a 2001 1.8T cupra. On turning the key in the ignition the starter motor runs but the engine...

The other day when i started my car the engine warning light came on, so took it to seat and they said was a temp sensor fault, so they cleaned it up and said it should be fine but if it does come on again i've to take it back and they'll replace it, is this a common fault? Also when i start...

Wonder if you guys could help.. The radiatior in my girlfriend's 1.4 Ibiza had cracked at the corner, coolant everywhere etc.. So I've fitted a new radiator, replaced all the coolant and tested it for leaks..so far so good. Taking it for a spin, or leaving it to idle causes it to overheat...

Typical, just got this car, been running error free for 3 weeks but today did not wanna start! :wtf: The coil light lights then goes out as normal but when ticking over, the coil light flashes on and off continuously! Any one know whats happening? I haven't got a clue about diesels! Thanks

Hi folks, I have a strange problem with my Leon Sport. :( Most mornings the first time I start the engine the fans run full speed for about the first 200 yds. Then they go quiet and everything is normally ok for the rest of the day. On also sometimes does it when I come to drive home...

Morning All, I'm a bit concerned with my 2002 VT. The pollution light has been on for about 3 months now and recently the car has had real difficulty in starting and it seems to be getting more frequent. Not sure if the two are related. I now have to turn the key and keep it fully turned...

hello all i am in need of some help i drove all the way down to kent with out one problem (except stalling it just as i left home lol) and when i got to the track i parked up and left my car.. when i went back to my car about 10 mins later i put the key in to move it and the bloody thing...

Hiya. I currently own a 1998 Arosa 1.0 which is a great car and has never offered any problems until now. Only over the past few days I have been having problems when starting it from cold. It tries to catch then cuts out. I have to try the ignition about 4 - 5 times :( When it does...

Hi, Sometimes when I start up (MkIV 1.4SX) I get a triple beep and I have no idea what it is. It doesn't seem to be related to the amount of petrol or temperature. Seems to be quite random. Does anyone have the same problem or know what it is. Cheers

Is this normal or is there someway i can change this? tad anoying but no big deal?.....also when its warm outside and raining and ive just had a shower the windows steam up and they only un-steam with the AC on!? lol.......ok so dont have a shower and drive the car after but i have to go to...

got my cable today and set about setting it all up and checking for fault codes. when i went to select which com to use ( 4 was only one that said would work) selected this and tested it. went to do some fault checking and selected the chassis and ran the fault check, then a message came up...