slow starting vtr when cold

1. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #1 6th March 2010, 10:38

   i've just checked my battery and its 12.1volts with engine off and 14.3volts when running. The car seems to struggle to start when cold so i thought it might be battery. But now i'm not so sure. Any other suggestions? Cheers
2. Keeley Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Leicestershire Posts: 128 Citroen Saxo 1.6i VTR (Wicked red)

   #2 6th March 2010, 10:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ben_L i've just checked my battery and its 12.1volts with engine off and 14.3volts when running. The car seems to struggle to start when cold so i thought it might be battery. But now i'm not so sure. Any other suggestions? Cheers

   Your battery voltage sounds normal (I did a similar test the other week). Spark plugs?
3. citroen_saxo_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2006 Norwich Posts: 2823 Vectra sri 2.6 v6

   #3 6th March 2010, 13:05

   Starter may be weak. my furio does this when cold the starter is sluggish.
4. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #4 6th March 2010, 13:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ben_L car seems to struggle to start when cold

   Give it a good service with decent oil
5. rockgod L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 essex Posts: 36 landrover and saxo

   #5 6th March 2010, 17:45

   Hi get your battery tested as voltage too low should be 12.2 to 12.7 for a good fully charged battery.
6. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #6 8th March 2010, 12:22

   Changed Battery yesterday and it started like a dream this morning
   
   cheers fellas
7. user_33380 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 666 Saxo VTR MkII 2000(W) Posi Blue, VTR MK1 1998(R) P

   #7 8th March 2010, 12:48

   Had the same problem in December and after checking the battery/alternator and finding them ok I changed the starter motor and it's been fine ever since. Changing the starter motor is a tricky if you don't have much experience. If you diy it take your time patience on that job is your best friend.
   
   Just read your last post glad to hear your sorted mate.