Trouble starting a Volvo V50 diesel

Volvo V50 2-litre diesel has a fuel pump that is more of a suction pump mounted on the engine after the fuel filter. If air gets into this line then the pump ends up trying to pump air and does nothing....

Astra won't start properly

I have a Astra 1.4 petrol. The car started but shut down after 2-3 seconds. The ignition module, throttle body and pedal have been replaced. There are no codes stored (code reader used Autel MS409)....

Problems starting an Avensis

I have a Toyota Avensis 2008 D4D model. It has only covered 32,500 miles but has developed a problem where it intermittently won't start and can cut out when driving - which is has done in lane 3 of the...

My Transit won't start

My 2006 diesel Transit was running OK, then I stopped driving, left it a couple of days and now it will not start. Has the fault code P1361. I have had the EDC unit on, the fuel pump checked out ok, swapped...

Corsa not starting

I have a Vauxhall Corsa GLS 12v T Reg. If i have been on a long journey or stuck in traffic and say go into the shops for 10/15 mins it will not start again?

Key opens doors but fails to start engine

I previously asked about my car that had been starting fine but when I tried to use spare key it would not start. I called out breakdown service who diagnosed that the spare key was at fault, he thought...

Starting issues with an Audi A4

I have an Audi A4 TDI 96 plate. I've had the battery and starter motor changed and still can't start it. When the key is in the ingition all the lights on the dashboard come as normal and then go off...

Blue smoke at car startup every morning

I realised my 306 TDI was not accelerating beyond 100km/h. On arrival, the car had some difficulty starting. My mechanic then recommended we replace the following - Fuel filter Fuel Pump Serviced the...

My Ford Focus won't start

My Focus will not start at all and displays the error code P0251. Changed the fuel pump and a diesel specialist checked injectors. Confirmed in good condition. Fuel Metering Valve checked, found ok. Run...

Starting issues from cold with a Polo

I have a VW POLO 1.4SE on an 11 plate Starting from cold on two occasions it has failed to start on the first turn of the key. Thereafter it behaves likea car with a flooded carburretor. It turns over...