Can anybody help just bought seicento s 1108cc.

Car just seems to decide each time it is used as to whether it wants to start or not.Most mornings are fine but if I stop for Petrol theres a good chance it wont start when I come out.But it has really no set distance,time or reqularity.Some days starts every time but it seems to be worse since it was serviced.Could be coincidence but Its starting to get to me.dont want to sell it but if it doesn,t get sorted soon no option

Hope someone has ideas

thanks
spanner

intermittent non starting - electrical fault but thats a stab in the dark - there are much more informed ppl who will be along shortly no doubt

Electrical was also my initial thought as there is no pattern, check battery when engine off and re-test while running to check charging levels.

Over 11.4v are needed to start the car and the alternator should be putting back around 13.8v

Liam

dodgy/loose conection on crank position sensor? or a dodgy sensor itself?

Hi,
I agree with "dawozere", something could be wrong with the crank position sensor.....but if thats ok, check out the fuel pump relay, it may have burn't contacts inside....you should have a buzzing noise for 1 or 2 seconds coming from under the rear seat when you turn the ignition on, if this doesn't happen every time then the relay could be at fault.....

Thanks
Paul T

I've seen the crank sensor cause problems on 1108cc engines as well. It could be something as simple as a loose connection.

The crank sensor is located just beside the cambelt cover, make sure it's clipped in tight and if it is unclip it and check the connections. To find the sensors just follow the cable down.