Cold Starting...

[Spanky]

Hey guys,

Right, basically when i start my car when the engine is cold (when its been sitting over night etc) it takes approx 2-4 seconds to start, turns over but hesitates then fires up.

the odd time it will fire straight up but the majority of the time its slow to get going.

What can cause this??

I have new spark plug here if that could possibly be the problem, just not sure what it could be.

Cheers :)

[WelshyUK]

It could just be the condensation in the engine from overnight, it's clearing that first before it starts, this can be normal for most cars!

[Spanky]

Oh i see, i just thought it was a problem which could cause somthing to break or cause more damage etc etc.

When its warm, even if its only been running a few seconds it starts up fine, so yea that sounds logical!

[stevo67]

Mine does the same thing my garage have suggested I change the fuel filter which i`ve not done yet.


Steve.

[Spanky]

Ahh well i have a fuel filter so might get round to changeing that :) cheers mate :y:

[Lee_Boy]

was gonna say fuel filter also

whats it like when its started does it tick over ok

i.e the choke is working fine ?

[Liam_]

Give it a major service. :y:

[Spanky]

was gonna say fuel filter also

whats it like when its started does it tick over ok

i.e the choke is working fine ?

Yea it ticks over perfect sits at 1k or jst below perfectly

Give it a major service. :y:

Going to mate, got all the bits here to do it :y:

change spark plugs and fuel filter - both easy, and wont cost you much to do at all!!

hope this helps


Yea i think im going to give it a pop at the weekend