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Jun 19, 2011 18:31:12 GMT
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My neighbour has been having a slight problem with her P reg 1.1 fiat punto recently. It has always started first turn of the key up untill a couple of weeks ago. It can now take 2 or 3 attempts to get it going and this is much worse on a hot day or if the engine is already warm. Now she tells me that the car had not been serviced since 2008  So I thought that this is least contributing to the starting issues. So I drained the treacle out of the sump, then changed the HT leads and spark plugs as well as the airfilter and oil filter. It seems to have improved things but its still not quite right. So I now have a new fuel filter on order and have cleaned the single point injection doodah with carb cleaner. What else would people suggest or do you think I'm barking completly up the wrong tree? Any advice most appreciated |
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Jun 19, 2011 18:56:15 GMT
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prob just a good old service like you doing thats all...
if still like that when fully serviced then think about looking at other things.. but even crankigg over a bit to get it going is nothing ...my mk3 cavalier is like that some times..
all the best
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Jun 19, 2011 19:06:50 GMT
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Due an Italian tune up?
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stealthstylz
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Jun 19, 2011 19:46:46 GMT
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What are the symtoms when it's not starting? Is it turning over at a normal speed but just not firing?
Matt
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dungbug
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Jun 19, 2011 19:47:37 GMT
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These sort of problems demand an auto electrician with over 6 years of experience. LOL, very good. ;D ;D ;D |
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Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974)
Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary)
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1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
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Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)
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Jun 19, 2011 20:45:48 GMT
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Turns over at normal speed and doesn't fire. You could crank away for 2 or 3 mins and nothing. But on the 3rd or 4th key turn it will fire up. You then have to massage the throttle to keep it going for a few seconds.
Oh whats an italian tune up?
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Jun 19, 2011 20:48:55 GMT
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do you know any mobile mechanics?
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Jun 19, 2011 20:58:18 GMT
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Talking of diagnostics devices I have one of those laptop sync devices but it wont link up to anything built before 2002. Anyone know where to get one that will link up to older stuff thats jammed full of electronics
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Last Edit: Jun 19, 2011 21:34:00 GMT by HoTWire
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Jun 19, 2011 21:02:47 GMT
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maybe it's the speed sensor?
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Jun 19, 2011 21:12:55 GMT
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An Italian tune-up is taking the car for a good thrash - get it properly hot all the way through and then wind it up to ~redline for a few minutes, maybe in 3rd so you don't break the speed limit.
TBH, given the need to use the throttle I'd be suspecting the fast idle device - be it solenoid, stepper motor or whatever. Does the idle vary when it's running and warm?
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gazjon
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Jun 19, 2011 21:32:59 GMT
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Would be worth checking the breather pipes and check that they are not blocked, especially if the car hasn't been serviced for so long. Being a P reg I guess it must have some sort of pcv system.
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