Hi All,
I've read a few threads on cold starts and have found it may be related to the map sensor.
Seeing as I know that, everyone will prob think its a waste of time posting, either way, i really dont want to spend money (coming up to christmas) uneccesarily. So heres my problem:
When starting from cold, the engine often sputters, makes a few noises then starts. Not too bad, its expected when its cold.
But today and more often recently, the engine will just grind (the sound it makes when you try turning the key when already started) and will start on the second attempt.
This really doesnt sound good, is this causing damage?
Additionally, when setting off from cold, just lifting the clutch gives me some sort of super boost no matter what gear im in, nearly sending me into other cars in the car park.
Now i've said the symptoms, my question is, how can a car be so bad on a morning (as oppose to other cars I have driven) and also, are these signs of a fault to come?
Many thanks in advance,
Sam
I've read a few threads on cold starts and have found it may be related to the map sensor.
Seeing as I know that, everyone will prob think its a waste of time posting, either way, i really dont want to spend money (coming up to christmas) uneccesarily. So heres my problem:
When starting from cold, the engine often sputters, makes a few noises then starts. Not too bad, its expected when its cold.
But today and more often recently, the engine will just grind (the sound it makes when you try turning the key when already started) and will start on the second attempt.
This really doesnt sound good, is this causing damage?
Additionally, when setting off from cold, just lifting the clutch gives me some sort of super boost no matter what gear im in, nearly sending me into other cars in the car park.
Now i've said the symptoms, my question is, how can a car be so bad on a morning (as oppose to other cars I have driven) and also, are these signs of a fault to come?
Many thanks in advance,
Sam