i have a 53 plate 04 punto 1.2 8v
i have had a problem with starting right from buying the car from new.
from time to time when you get in the car from cold to start it it just won'nt start. the engine turns over quickly and sounds as if it is going to start. turn the key off and try again and still it won'nt start.try as many times as you like it still won'nt start. leave it for 5 mins and then it starts first time.
had it back to the dealers when it was under warranty but they can'nt find any thing because it's running. it has to be not working for it to show up any electrical problems with sensors. connect it up to the diagnostics and it costs £68 plus vat now that its out of warranty.
had the R.A.C. out and it started for them as soon as they turned the key, it had been left before they arrived.
the A.A. said it was the crankshaft sensor, they gave it a clean with some W.D. 40 and it started, although it had been tryed and then left before they came. not convinced it was that.
any help would be greatfull
little pip says the ecu is shutting down because the starter is drawing more power than is needed. but i get no warning lights in the dash.
r.a.c. say it is electrical interferance from, now get this, my telegraph pole.
thats a doozie.
more help needed please
i have had a problem with starting right from buying the car from new.
from time to time when you get in the car from cold to start it it just won'nt start. the engine turns over quickly and sounds as if it is going to start. turn the key off and try again and still it won'nt start.try as many times as you like it still won'nt start. leave it for 5 mins and then it starts first time.
had it back to the dealers when it was under warranty but they can'nt find any thing because it's running. it has to be not working for it to show up any electrical problems with sensors. connect it up to the diagnostics and it costs £68 plus vat now that its out of warranty.
had the R.A.C. out and it started for them as soon as they turned the key, it had been left before they arrived.
the A.A. said it was the crankshaft sensor, they gave it a clean with some W.D. 40 and it started, although it had been tryed and then left before they came. not convinced it was that.
any help would be greatfull
little pip says the ecu is shutting down because the starter is drawing more power than is needed. but i get no warning lights in the dash.
r.a.c. say it is electrical interferance from, now get this, my telegraph pole.
thats a doozie.
more help needed please