Help Needed Please!

[adamb88]

Hi, Just registered on this site and I'm hoping that somebody on here could help me out!

 

I recently purchased a 1998 Saxo vtr (vry lw genuine mileage of 53000k backed up by 10 years worth of MOT certificates) its now developed a problem starting. In the morning (or when the engine is cold) it will gnerally start first or second time, but if i drive for a few mins stop the car and try to start again it'll take up to ten attempts to start. It sounds like the starter motor is spinning fine but the engine not cranking. The fuel pump seems to prime ok, I've replaced the oil and filter, replaced the coil pack and the alternator, have a crank sensor on order.

 

Hope I've given enough info here and really hope somebody can help me.

 

Thanks in advance!!!

[Guest Microhairy]

Hi, Just registered on this site and I'm hoping that somebody on here could help me out!

 

I recently purchased a 1998 Saxo vtr (vry lw genuine mileage of 53000k backed up by 10 years worth of MOT certificates) its now developed a problem starting. In the morning (or when the engine is cold) it will gnerally start first or second time, but if i drive for a few mins stop the car and try to start again it'll take up to ten attempts to start. It sounds like the starter motor is spinning fine but the engine not cranking. The fuel pump seems to prime ok, I've replaced the oil and filter, replaced the coil pack and the alternator, have a crank sensor on order.

 

Hope I've given enough info here and really hope somebody can help me.

 

Thanks in advance!!!

Know it's a different make and model completely, but I had the same problem with my Nissan Almera a while back. Turned out the thermostat sensor was dodgy, so the engine management system thought the car was overheating. Dead easy to fit (on my Almera anyway). The new sensor was only about £10 and took 5 mins to install. The expensive bit was the diagnostic Nissan ran on it (about £35). I'd recommend you take it to Citroen dealer (or any garage with diagnostics). If it's not the sensor, they should be able to tell you what the fault is (almost certainly electronic). Assume you've checked for any splits in the fuel hoses? Hope that helps?