hot start probs

[rubix]

RIGHT!!!!

My Scoob starts 1st time everytime from cold, but if i go for a spin and pull up somewhere (SHOPS) let it cool for about 30 secs to 1 min then turn off. go in come out after a few mins. the car will not start 1st time??? it turns over and over. and thats it. after a few tries it comes to life. any advice would be helpful. things im going to try are spark plugs, battery power.


PS this has only happend x2 so far but wanna nip it in the bud so to speak

[stiimpreza1984]

Could be a clogged air filter to but say its the plugs aswell

[nobby248]

Originally Posted by rubix

RIGHT!!!!

My Scoob starts 1st time everytime from cold, but if i go for a spin and pull up somewhere (SHOPS) let it cool for about 30 secs to 1 min then turn off. go in come out after a few mins. the car will not start 1st time??? it turns over and over. and thats it. after a few tries it comes to life. any advice would be helpful. things im going to try are spark plugs, battery power.


PS this has only happend x2 so far but wanna nip it in the bud so to speak

Check battery, plugs and fillters... hot engine = tougher for spark, fuel/air and sensors... but poor battery can and will cause this

Can also be caused by immobiliser problems... especialy in areas where mobile masts and high powered aerials and radar are used.... no duff honest

[rubix]

think iv found the problem!!!!! or should i say "the problem has found me.

WELL went to the shops to get some stuff this evening, and when i got back, i was cooling down the turbo and wammo, steam was coming out of the engine bay, im not sure what it is yet, but the engine was not over heated, and there was no bad noises coming out the engine. cant see what the problem is yet as its to dark. will post when i find out.

[hanzo]

if it turns out its your radiator which is often the case as they tend to develop hairline cracks along the end tanks and when driven the pressure forces water out and over the hot engine .I just replaced mine on my wagon and found these guys to be very reasonable "champion car radiators" www.championcarradiators.co.uk tel 01709580456 or mob 07800981750 will deliver to your door next day very good service and oe part not crappy copy they are based in mexborough they also do full alloy rads .
not sure if that would be your initial problem though with non starting but hope it is a simple fix

[rubix]

morning all.

thanks hanzo i am sure that info will come in handy. iv still not found out what the problem is YET..... my initial thought that it was a split hose, and water from the rad had come out. cant see ANYTHING wrong there. so who dares wins rodders AAAAAAA , i started her up and she ran like a dream, didnt overheat or make a bang. turbo is good as it getting pressure readings. i'm lost for words right now. am taking it to dealer to have a look at soon.

[rubix]

right got back from the car hospital, and all that was wrong is that one of the hoses had a small hole, all fixed now and didnt cost me a bean. pheeewwww

[stiimpreza1984]

Originally Posted by rubix

right got back from the car hospital, and all that was wrong is that one of the hoses had a small hole, all fixed now and didnt cost me a bean. pheeewwww

Great somthing small

[rubix]

Originally Posted by stiimpreza1984

Great somthing small

you sound like my misses

[stiimpreza1984]

Originally Posted by rubix

you sound like my misses

Could be worse