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car won't start when cold
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omricn
PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:03 am Up
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Hey guys,
I own a 2001 206 xsi.
This morning when I was ready to go to work I got in the car, turned on the ignition - everything seemed OK, lights switch on etc. when I tried to turn it on the starter just turned around and around and the car didn't start, I managed to start it in second gear in a downhill and drove straight to my mechanic, which said the battery and the alternator are fine. he can't connect the car to a computer, I need to go to another mechanic for that, and will do it tomorrow morning if the issue repeats itself.
Once the engine has warmed up it will start immediately, issue only happens when car is cold.
Any thoughts?

 
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Tolkienfan001
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My Astra did this. It was the starter motor.
 

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omricn
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No way dude, starter is working fine, spinning just fine. Also it is about 2 years old, its the fastest starter I've ever had, one turn and the engine is on
 
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Tolkienfan001
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Plugs? Coil pack?
 

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omricn
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If it were the plugs/coil pack I would be having issues other than cold starting.
Other than cold starting issue the car runs fine

 
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Tolkienfan001
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If it started when bump starting but not with the Key. Surley it's an electrical fault??
 

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LeeThr
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Checked the earth cable on the gearbox?
 


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omricn
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Could be allot of things, could be engine not getting fuel\air, could be some sensor causing this, another thing to remember is that this happens ONLY when engine is cold.. so I tend to believe its some kind of sensor
 
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omricn
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I'm still at work, couldn't take the pressure anymore, it's quite cold outside so went to give it a try and the car starts, no problem what so ever, tomorrow morning will be the next test I guess..
TNX for the replies guys Smile

 
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V9977
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Engine temp sensor possibly?
Check tomorrow.

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omricn
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V9977 wrote:
Engine temp sensor possibly?
Check tomorrow.

Is there a way to check if it's OK? is it reachable?

 
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bezford
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The batteries dont like the cold weather...if you put a jump pack or leads to a car it will start basically showing that a better battery should solve this problem...im in a similar boat just waiting to get funds for a better battery as im getting tick over and weak battery symptoms...if u get codes can u put them up on here mate...cheers...
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V9977
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omricn wrote:
V9977 wrote:
Engine temp sensor possibly?
Check tomorrow.

Is there a way to check if it's OK? is it reachable?

Should be reachable but the best way is to read the live-data with a diagnostic tool and see what value the ECU see's.

I don't think battery is the problem in this case tbh.

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V9977 wrote:
omricn wrote:
V9977 wrote:
Engine temp sensor possibly?
Check tomorrow.

Is there a way to check if it's OK? is it reachable?

Should be reachable but the best way is to read the live-data with a diagnostic tool and see what value the ECU see's.

I don't think battery is the problem in this case tbh.

Try one of the cheap bluetooth OBD readers from ebay and the 'torque' app for your phone, well worth the money!

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