why wouldnt my vts start this morning???

1. MidlandVtr Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 440 98 Saxo Vts

   #1 22nd March 2007, 15:36

   it took about a minute for it to start this morning and again when i got petrol this morning but admittedly the engine was still cold. the car just wasnt catching on for ages then it start all of a sudden. it was fine when i went home in it 2 hours later though. i dont see why it happened because its been fine every other morning so far whether it be icey or warmer. my car is a 97 vts with 96k on the clocks. could it be spark plugs or coil pack??
2. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #2 22nd March 2007, 15:59

   Its got a high mileage and its not a young car so its probably down to it just needing a good service.
   
   have a check over the plugs, and stick a full tank off petrol in and put some engine cleaner in. Check the battery voltage.
   
   My old astra did my nut in for ages struggling to start, didnt sound like the batt was dead... got a new one and it starts perfect!!!!!!!
3. babers Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 exeter United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1408 saxo vts

   #3 22nd March 2007, 16:03

   change the plugs and it should be fine
4. woodsy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 area 51, navada desert Posts: 2809 mk1 1998 silver saxo vts

   #4 22nd March 2007, 16:25

   a full service could be the answer ...
   
   my 98 vts with 145k on the block as never missed a beat but is well serviced
5. MidlandVtr Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 440 98 Saxo Vts

   #5 22nd March 2007, 16:28

   ive only had it 2 weeks, ive changed the oil, changed the coolant. am gonna do plugs tommorow and fuel filter next week. might have to get a battery aswell while im at it. thanx for all the help people
6. jasonfitness Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Dartford Posts: 874

   #6 26th March 2007, 05:30

   A mate of mine had the same probs. He spent like £200 on replacing parts. Once the engine was a litle warmer it was ok. Only had the problem when it was really cold or first thing in the morning. Turned out it was a fuel pump sensor that was playing up.
7. VTS123 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Poole, Dorset Posts: 447 Mk1 VTS

   #7 26th March 2007, 08:01

   I wouldn't bother changing the battery to be honest. If it still started it after all that trying it's going to be fine.
8. BENSAX3 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2700 under age

   #8 26th March 2007, 16:43

   yeah battery should be good change wats been said and should be good, maybe do the cambelt while your at it and the oil filter