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1.4 TDCi Starting Problem

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Hi,

Having a intermittant problem with a 1.4 TDCi (53 Plate 2004 model) when I turn the igition I hear the engine turn over about 3 times but then it stops (as if I have let go of the key but I haven't) I then have to turn the key back and attempt to re-start. Took about 7 attempts to get the engine to start this morning.

I've only had the car days so not sure if its related to the cold weather we are experiencing. So out of about 20 times I have started it this has happened twice.

I've searched google and all it seems to come up with is the starter cut-out thermostat being faulty? Does that sound right to you guys? If so I fix it or do I need a new starter?

Regards,

Gavin

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    theres another topic just like this started only week or so ago, it was same age but van style festa...have a search here :)

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    • 2 weeks later...

    i've got exactly the same problem, have you found the answer yet, cheers

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    • 4 weeks later...
    Hi,

    Having a intermittant problem with a 1.4 TDCi (53 Plate 2004 model) when I turn the igition I hear the engine turn over about 3 times but then it stops (as if I have let go of the key but I haven't) I then have to turn the key back and attempt to re-start. Took about 7 attempts to get the engine to start this morning.

    I've only had the car days so not sure if its related to the cold weather we are experiencing. So out of about 20 times I have started it this has happened twice.

    I've searched google and all it seems to come up with is the starter cut-out thermostat being faulty? Does that sound right to you guys? If so I fix it or do I need a new starter?

    Regards,

    Gavin

    did you ever sort it mine same every morning -new battery have to either take of earth lead or jump it every morning so it starts ? dont think its drain thinck it some prob with the cold start realy ? if there is one ? dont no ? HELP if anyone can PM me thanks

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    • 2 years later...

    anyone found a answer to this problem, its really starting toi bug me.... :-/ HELP PLEASE

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