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JUNNYAK47:


Hi guys.  Im having an issue with cold starts. I have a linked a video of the problem.
Bit of a weird problem really.  Its as if the car is just about to start but at the last second it gives up. Only happens on cold days but not always. Has done it 3 or 4 times in the last couple of months.  The car always starts the second time.
The car has had a recent service with spark plugs changed.  Also had a new battery not long ago.  I dont think its the starter motor as then it woudnt start at all.  Also had that terraclean done (not sure if that helped in anyway)

Any ideas of what to look for?

Dan_FR:
Cant see the vid in work, but what you describe is very common, they all tend to do it, some days worse than others.

Hold the key on the starter for longer until you are sure that ut has fired up properly

JUNNYAK47:

--- Quote from: Dan_FR on December 01, 2015, 02:15:55 pm ---Cant see the vid in work, but what you describe is very common, they all tend to do it, some days worse than others.

Hold the key on the starter for longer until you are sure that ut has fired up properly

--- End quote ---

I have tried that but no luck.  If you get a look at the vid you can see its not even turning over after the initial turn. Just kind of stalls just before it ignites.  I can see how cold starts can be quite common and i do have that issue.  but this seems to be different.

Dan_FR:
Video is private mate

JUNNYAK47:

--- Quote from: Dan_FR on December 01, 2015, 04:43:53 pm ---Video is private mate

--- End quote ---

thanks for letting me know.  Iv changed it to public now.

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