cold start ?

Post by **jeffdub** » 27 Nov 2011, 09:44

wonder if someone can help me please ? i own a 1983 1.9dg when it starts from cold it struggles to tick over after driving about 200 yards its fine it s an auto if that makes any difference ? thanks in advance jeff

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 27 Nov 2011, 10:44

Choke not functioning?

Post by **jeffdub** » 27 Nov 2011, 11:46

it starts ok just a bit dodgy on tickover maybe i should check the plugs and leads

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 27 Nov 2011, 12:05

If its ok once properly warmed up, suspect choke. Otherwise a new set of plugs/leads may be the order of the day. I have the very same engine and know it pretty well. Air leaks (unconnected or split hoses) can also cause this as can an old air filter.

Post by **jeffdub** » 27 Nov 2011, 12:33

thanks for the advice

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 27 Nov 2011, 13:34

Do you 'set' the choke properly ? Single press of the accelerator pedal before turning the key but after you do your daily checks.

Ian

Post by **jeffdub** » 27 Nov 2011, 15:41

didnt know that ian thanks i will try that

Post by **jeffdub** » 17 Dec 2011, 06:53

changed the plugs and leads but no difference

it will tick over but sounds like its about to die but if i go and blip the throttle the revs increase and it revs faster than normal so i assume the chokes working maybe i need to adjust it ? also it stinks of petrol when it first starts any help or advice gratefully recieved jeff

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