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cold start ?
Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 09:44
by jeffdub
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
Re: cold start ?
Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 10:44
by CovKid
Choke not functioning?
Re: cold start ?
Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 11:46
by jeffdub
it starts ok just a bit dodgy on tickover maybe i should check the plugs and leads
Re: cold start ?
Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 12:05
by CovKid
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.
Re: cold start ?
Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 12:33
by jeffdub
thanks for the advice
Re: cold start ?
Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 13:34
by Ian Hulley
Do you 'set' the choke properly ? Single press of the accelerator pedal before turning the key but after you do your daily checks.
Ian
Re: cold start ?
Posted: 27 Nov 2011, 15:41
by jeffdub
didnt know that ian thanks i will try that
Re: cold start ?
Posted: 17 Dec 2011, 06:53
by jeffdub
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