saxo won't start

1. fredsaunders Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 4

   #1 25th October 2008, 01:20

   hows it going fella's. have a 1.1 saxo and ashamedly don't know a lot about cars. anyway have a bit of problem. last few days when starting the car, it has needed 2 or 3 goes before would start up. then this evening would not even get antwhere near close to starting up. when i put the key in the ignition the radio comes on which makes me think its not the battery. any ideas whats going on here? thanks in advance. the oil seems ok also
2. foggo Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 12

   #2 25th October 2008, 01:24

   erm possibly your choke aint kicking in properly if its having problems starting or maybe even good idea would be to check condition of ur spark plugs so what condition there in, if that fails get ur battery tested or even ur starter motor cos even if u have faulty battery there is prob enough power inside it for ur cd player but not to necessarily fire up ur engine
3. fredsaunders Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 4

   #3 25th October 2008, 01:27

   cheers mate, will have a look at this tomoro
4. foggo Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 12

   #4 25th October 2008, 01:27

   oh and is it worse when its cold outside??
5. liamparker89 L-plater Joined: Jun 2008 Derby Posts: 81 Saxo Mk1 Vtr

   #5 25th October 2008, 09:28

   hi i have the exact same problem,
   my car was worked fine since i brought it, had to bump it opnce on a cold morning, i have checked my spark plugs, my starter motor is new,
   
   and i also know nothing about cars lol
6. fredsaunders Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 4

   #6 25th October 2008, 11:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by foggo oh and is it worse when its cold outside??

   yeah it is worse when its cold outside, but i don't think its the regulator( if thats what its called) because had a problem with that before and it had to be replaced, anyway i unlpugged that and it still wouldn't start.
7. fredsaunders Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 4

   #7 25th October 2008, 11:41

   should i try jump start it today?
8. dan-dan Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Nottinghamshire Posts: 334 Saxo VTR W-reg Escort RS turbo with about 160bhp

   #8 25th October 2008, 16:47

   a jump start would narrow it down to the engine if it makes no difference, but if the jump start helps then maybe there is a bad connection somewhere.
9. carl Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 County Durham Posts: 704 1996 Citroen Saxo 1.1i, 1999 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #9 25th October 2008, 16:54

   I have same problem atm and need a new starter motor when i get paided they like 20.00 on ebay. Anyways find the starter motor as it could be slipping. Its located at the back of the engine under the airbox i think , give it a tap with a hammer a few times towards the left if looking onwards to the engine and see if it helps
10. LVC_VTR Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Home 1)Norwich 2)Edinburgh Posts: 954 Mk2 Saxo VTR

    #10 25th October 2008, 17:04

    could be the fuel pump not getting the petrol to the motor
    thats what it was on my car when it wouldnt start
11. WEST L-plater Joined: Oct 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 82 Saxo Vtr, Posi Blue, Lowered 60mm On Standard Whee

    #11 25th October 2008, 18:23

    starter motor mate if it starts second or third time, got a sticky soloniod.
12. Tsaxovtr Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 BasingJoke Posts: 1058 x3 saxo's and a 306

    #12 25th October 2008, 22:20

    av u tryed locking thn unlocking it try it thn mine was playing games the other nyt
13. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #13 25th October 2008, 22:35

    Time to get new saxo dude...................
14. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

    #14 25th October 2008, 22:45

    sounds exactly like what mine used to do, and that was the starter motor!
15. RDG Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Neath Posts: 297 Saxo VTR mk2 2001 - poseidon blue

    #15 25th October 2008, 23:08

    mine wouldnt start today either lol, got me worried at first but been thinking it out and think its just a flat battery on my end lol
16. carl Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 County Durham Posts: 704 1996 Citroen Saxo 1.1i, 1999 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #16 26th October 2008, 03:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxokid100 Time to get new saxo dude...................

    shut up ...
17. david09 Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 1

    #17 18th October 2011, 18:12

    can ne1 tell me y my saxo vtr got no spork and fule
18. adam1093 L-plater Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 49

    #18 2nd February 2014, 19:56

    Hi All, I have a 97 1.1x Saxo (less to go wrong). Unfortunately Friday afternoon brought the doom of a starting issue.
    I have done as follows - got in the car and tried to start it. No signs of any issues but will not fire.
    The immobiliser turns green, the fuel pumps makes it whizzy noise but it will not fire and no amount of pressing the accelerator pedal will make any difference! Any ideas?
19. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #19 3rd February 2014, 11:24

    Please make your own thread instead of bumping all the old "car won't start" ones.
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by david09 can ne1 tell me y my saxo vtr got no spork and fule

    
    
20. adam1093 L-plater Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 49

    #20 17th February 2014, 01:41

    Cheers

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21. user_66211 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Rugby Posts: 170 1.1 Saxo Desire

    #21 17th February 2014, 09:10

    Try very slightly pressing the gas pedal as youre starting it. I have to do that every time and starts first time doing it.
22. gummyshark Newbie Joined: Feb 2017 bolton lancs Posts: 12 citroen saxo desire 03 in electric blue

    #22 2nd March 2017, 10:23

    hi guys im new here and dont know how to make a thread yet but my problem is i have a saxo 03 reg and when its cold it turns over like the battery is flat but it isnt its brand new as is the starter motor and alternator once it has start it is then fine and turns over as normal but in cold its terrible any idea what could be wrong its doing my nut in thanks in advance