Help

[StrikE]

I have a wee problem with my Catalunya, sometimes it wont start! There is plenty juice in the battery so i know thats ok. [and fuel]

What happens is the engine wonk crank or turn and i can see the lights on the LCD clock fade whilst the key is turned into start position. I have tried moving the car in gear just in case its a dodgey contact on the starter. It was an intermittent problem that surfaced from day one when i bought the car but recently its getting worse. i tried to start it this week with no luck.

Funny thing is when it does start it seems to 'fix' itself for a while or maybe this a coincidence!!

I dont know if its the starter, immobiliser or something else.

Can someone with brains & experience help me out quickly as i am planning to take the Cat down for the cheque hand over. Willing to pay of course.

Pretty please

[badbaz]

Does the starter solenoid click when you turn to start position?

If so, dirty starter.

If not, need to check power to solenoid from ignition start, try a wire straight from batt + to the solenoid wire, the one from the ignition. (make sure you're in neutral! )

I've got the kids this weekend Derek but happy to have a look mid week if you have no joy!

Happy to pay . . .

[lumsden26]

i had same problem with mine would turn the key then nothing to test if its the starter before you try and start it give it a tap with a metal bar or something and it will probably start. my starter went because a build up of clutch dust. hope this helps!

mark

[StrikE]

I will try those ideas guys thanks

Barry you may be getting a text later lol

[big j]

I still think it's a problem with your alarm m8

[badbaz]

I still think it's a problem with your alarm m8

Could well be John, that's why he must check the 'start' power to the solenoid.

What happened to yours John? Is it the head gaskets?

[StrikE]

AND i go try the car & it starts first time Typical is there anyway around this so i can find out what the problem is?

[badbaz]

Like toothache and dentist Del, go to them and it's gone!

You need to have it happen and then see what's goin on. Wait till one night this week and if it happens give me a buzz.

[turbo tut]

a mates car was doing this this short ago it was very intermitten, i went through most things and what it ended up being was a dry ignition switch, wee drop o wd40 sorted, if it does it again new switch

[camcq]

my friend also had the same intermitent prob, turnned out to be his imobilizer