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Plunky
20-11-08, 10:01 PM
this has only happened twice but is starting to make me loose condifdence in the reliability...but anyway, basically i will turn the key and the engine wont even crank, i then hear a little phshhh noise coming from the fuel tank/pump. repeat this process several times and the car will start as normal.

anyone got any ideas? probably something really simple...

cheers for any help

Liam
Walshie_Loon
20-11-08, 10:21 PM
sounds like maybe the fuel relay or even the starter motor. have you checked all the connections? the fuel pump normally makes a small noise when you turn the key to start.
Walshie_Loon
20-11-08, 10:27 PM
a mate of mine also said check the coil/ht leads & distributor, Maybe fault or moisture.
AlexW
20-11-08, 10:35 PM
IS there a click from the starter?
Plunky
20-11-08, 10:52 PM
no click from the starter. nothing happens when you turn the key, but then the next minute it all seems fine
brainsnova
20-11-08, 10:53 PM
sounds like the starter sticking.
Plunky
20-11-08, 10:58 PM
sounds like the starter sticking.

is there something i can do to stop it from sticking? or is it a replace it jobby?
brainsnova
20-11-08, 11:06 PM
take it off clean all the connections and pour a cap of oil inside the startor motor and leave it standing up to let it goes right in. also check the gearbox earth lead first.
Asa-James
20-11-08, 11:33 PM
seconded^^ check the gearbox earth strap, take it off, give it a good clean as well as the contact patches. to check, get a jump lead from an point on the engine (lifting eye bolted to the head) and the battery negative side, used to have loads of trouble with that