[scottlee37]

hi, i have recently got a second hand 2001 1.4 sri and noticed a few problems the main one being that every time i try to start it up it wont fire up unless i apply some revs and also its stalled a couple of times at junctions, when its running its spot on no jerks or anything its just when i start it up. has anyone got any ideas other than taking it to a garage. cheers for any advice scott.

 

[johnd]

Mine struggles to start sometimes, it's a 1.2 though, but especially if I stall it, it takes a while to start. If it's been sitting for a few days, it starts up instantly! No idea about your exact problem though sorry.

 

[Thunder]

Ive got the same problem as you i think Scot. Is yours alright in the higher gears? Cos thats whats goin on with mine. Once its warmed up tho its ok right?

 

[butchus]

when you have to put revs on to start it it could be your choke sticking i think someone said it happened to my old car dont know how true it is but it could do

 

[johnd]

Modern cars don't really have chokes, they just run off a computer which decides what's what.

However, I did think, it might either be your fuel pump on the way out, or your fuel filter a bit blocked up? Has it been serviced properly?