Power Issue - Saxperience

Tringaling · 4th June 2008, 10:11

Right heres on for you...my saxo starts fine sometimes but leave it for a bit then start it again and it proper struggles and makes a wierd noise as if it sounds like its struggling to start! then rarely it cuts out, then if i have the headlights on the demisters and my stereo it skips part of my song..like only a second or two but still annoying..and also when i pull out of a junction or to move off..it sounds like the fanbelt is slipping cos it makes tht annoying screcching sound...any ideas of repairs i can get done and price range!?

Thanks guys

WelshyUK · 4th June 2008, 10:16

Possibly fan belt is knackered therefore not charging battery, in turn won't start as well if at all or struggles to start, either adjust the fanbelt and go from there or go halfrauds and get a alternator/battery check carried out!!

Tringaling · 4th June 2008, 10:20

do i have to book it in for a alternator/battery check or can i just turn up? i had it seviced like 3 months ago..new fan belt everything lol..will it just need adjusting?

WelshyUK · 4th June 2008, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Tringaling

do i have to book it in for a alternator/battery check or can i just turn up? i had it seviced like 3 months ago..new fan belt everything lol..will it just need adjusting?

Yep just go down and they'll sort it for you! and the fan belt should just need the tensioner tightening a bit. The problem is if the fanbelt is slipping it won't charge the battery therefore creating the problems you've been having! Hope that helps!

Tringaling · 4th June 2008, 10:35

sweet man..u make it sound so easy! can i go to a mechanic and hell do it?! so with this check how long will it take for them to check?! cos i might pop down at lunch! i really hope this solves the problem cos i have had a mare with this saxo..and id like to spend money on mods instead of repairs!

WelshyUK · 4th June 2008, 11:54

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Originally Posted by Tringaling

sweet man..u make it sound so easy! can i go to a mechanic and hell do it?! so with this check how long will it take for them to check?! cos i might pop down at lunch! i really hope this solves the problem cos i have had a mare with this saxo..and id like to spend money on mods instead of repairs!

It doesn't take long to do the check prob 1/2 hour or there abouts. If you do take it to a mechanic he could sort it out for you for an hours labour! It's not a massive job!

Tringaling · 4th June 2008, 13:50

right ive had the check done and he cant see anything wrong..wot else could it be?!

WelshyUK · 4th June 2008, 14:14

I feel for ya, this is a knightmare - The only other thing that I can think of that could poss be causing this is the fuel pump or pipes, start by checking the fuel supply and return pipes and make sure you can hear the pump prime up, This happens on the second click of your key. It might also just be that It needs a new fuel filter!

Tringaling · 4th June 2008, 15:16

yeah man..its poor! im going to see my mechanic tomoro see wot he says..he says alternator..but i dunno! how do i check the fuel pipes..sorry dude i dont no a lot bout cars! i repped u aswell mate..

Tringaling · 5th June 2008, 13:21

i had the test done at halfrauds..and all looks well he says..i looked at the tester and it says good..for both like 89% so it cant be them unless its a loose wire/earth or whatever...hopefully the dude can sort it tonite!