startup

I'm having a limp mode problem when starting the car, which normally only happens after a long drive. Now my car is 1.9TDi Leon Stylance so this is not connected to the FR limp mode problem, as my car has never gone into limp mode while driving once the problem was cleared or it started...

I have recently noticed my LCR smokes a little on start up, if you give the throttle a few blips it gives a noticeable amount of smoke for the first couple of minutes. (It doesn't smoke if it's just left idling). My oil and water have no contamination in them. Could this mean my turbo is on its...

Hi, Can somebody tell me why when I put the keys in the ignition and move the keys to the second position (just before starting the engine) I get 3 beeps from the car? There's no warning lights on the console just the beeps?? Thanks in advance

Everytime i start the engine when its been sitting for long periods of times i get a horrible noise from the engine bay. It sounds as if there is a huge hole in the exhaust making it really loud, the revs are higher (over 1000 rpm) and the boost is higher than idle after about 2 minutes it...

Hi all, I have just bought an 02 plate Leon Cupra (non R version) with just under 51k on the clock and so far I'm impressed. Certainly a lot better than the old Clio 1.4 RT I was driving before. I just have a couple of questions as I'm unfamiliar with the make/model. When I start the...

Guys, I've read a few threads about the dreaded 3 beeps on engine start - but my symptoms are a little different. When I put the key in the ignition, all lights come on as expected then I start the car and the ABS light flashes for a split second and the 3 beeps go off. I read the...

I've got a 54 reg Cupra which has started making a dodgy noise when it's being started up from cold... It's a screeching sound like the bearings in the 2 fans in front of the radiator are on their way out but i've had a look and these aren't turning when it makes the noise. After about 30...

This has only started happening in the past couple of months and everyone is noticing it. The car has always idled a few hundred rpm higher for the first couple of minutes when started, ive always been told this is to help it warm up, it always settles back down to a quiet steady level...

in need of some information now, occasionally il start my car and the secondary air injection kicks in much louder than usual, the sound comes from the breather filter part (secondary air inj pipe)and the car will idle at ~1100-1200rpm for a few minutes like normal before creeping down to just...

What is the most likely cause of smoke for the first few seconds after starting from cold ? Noticed it on the Passat, I know it's done 90k so I don't expect it to be perfect - just wondered what the cause could be. Maybe less-than-effective glowplugs, or mucky/worn injectors ? It...

Sometimes when i start my FR TDi in the mornings i notice i get some smoke out of the back that wafts over the car. What this all about - is this to be expected? The car only has 13K on it. :p

Anyone else have this on their Leon R, or any other for that matter. Anytime its cold in the mornings, sub 5°C and colder. Always turn on the ignition, wait a moment, then turn to fire it up, and as it fires up, the diesel sound of the starter motor, and then a short rattle from the...

Hi guys after my recent cambelt change ive had two problems with my car (well probably one!) On a cold start the secondary air pump doesnt seem to run (used to sound like a hoover for 30 secs or so) but instead there is what i can only describe as a cackling noise. This noise stops once...

This has only started happening since the cold weather has returned and only occurs on 1st startup in the morning. Start the engine and there is a brief 1 second vibration. I've checked the engine cover and tray underneath which are both securely fixed. Even got the missus to start it up...