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 Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:13 am |
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Hi guys.
Jus recently the car has become a pain in the a**e to start!
Usually first thing in the morning or if i havent been driving it for a couple of hours it is a nightmare! It starts but then stalls. The only way i can get it to start is by holding down the accelerator pedal for around 5 minutes, after this i can turn the car on and off as many times as i like at it wont stall.
I had new plugs installed about 2 months ago and have flushed and changed oil since the problems started. Any ideas guys?  thanks in advance !
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:36 am |
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Try cleaning the idle control valve/stepper motor.
If that doesn't help, post back.
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:38 am |
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what spark plugs did you use?? had the battery tested?
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:42 am |
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hi mate, cant remember which plugs were used, they were the right ones for the car though, also i dont think its plugs as the car drives fine once started. Havent had the battery tested as i can sit with the ignition on and use the cd player and its also turning over, just stalling right after.
Someone told me to try the thermostat?
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:43 am |
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| dannyboiii wrote: |
hi mate, cant remember which plugs were used, they were the right ones for the car though, also i dont think its plugs as the car drives fine once started. Havent had the battery tested as i can sit with the ignition on and use the cd player and its also turning over, just stalling right after.
Someone told me to try the thermostat? |
That relates to the cooling system. Wouldn't make a difference.
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:43 am |
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As said, clean the ICV (Idle control valve) if problem persists, replace it.
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:46 am |
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Sorry to be a bit of a noob but where exactly is the ICV ? back of the throttle housing?
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:48 am |
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A Haynes manual will tell you, best £15 you'll ever spend 
(I'm not very familiar with the 1.4 8v)
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:49 am |
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:33 am |
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Cant actually access the screws connecting the motor so gonna leave it there guys, gonna book it in with my mechanic tomorrow and will let you know whats what.
thanks for all the suggestions.
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:03 am |
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Will I think that what can cause this beside what guys said,you need to check your fuel pump pressure,because if it's weak,then the car will stall,so check your fuel filter,it get clogged with time,and effect the car starting.
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:03 am |
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Is it a starting issue or is it more it not being able to keep its idle?
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:19 am |
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try diconnecting your lambda sensor and then try and start it
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:39 pm |
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| Ash wrote: |
| Is it a starting issue or is it more it not being able to keep its idle? |
from what he said,i get it that he got a starting issue,because he says it drive fine after he manage to start it
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Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:36 am |
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hey guys, since my last post i have bought and fitted a new fuel/petrol filter and also cleaned the idle control valve. Also filled the tank and used a bottle of STP fuel injector cleaner. It seems to be getting worse as is the weather. Ive figured that if when it turns over i floor the revs (waking everyone up within the next few blocks) then it wont stall.If i try to start it without hitting the accelerator it stalls. As ive said before this is only usualy first thing in a morning or if i havent driven it for a few hours. Once i get it started i dont have any problems. Also had diagnostic checks on it and found nothing, friend on mine suggested changing the throttlebody? Im stuck guys =/
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