starting problems -1990 1.8 16v

[anne t 10]

Hi my corrado has developed a problem ,it just wont start,drives perfect can leave it jump back in if it dosen,t catch the 1st time -no start.Can push it 2metres it will fire up no problem,jump starting makes no difference.plugs,leads,battery all new,car runs perfect apart from when this happens any ideas are welcome Thanks ANNE PS i know my description isn,t the best

[seanl82 23]

Is the engine still turning over when it doesnt start?

[anne t 10]

Is the engine still turning over when it doesnt start?

yes engine turns over

[shaunje 10]

Is it only doing this when cold? Or is it every time you turn the key, reguardless of how long it's been sat?

[anne t 10]

If you catch it 1st time it starts no probs ,hot or cold.starts no problem with a tow,but with a jump theres no difference

[vw rule 19]

Hello Anne, if you say you've replaced your battery with a new one,

then it could be an earth problem which would course the engine to turn over,

at a slightly slower rate so as not quite allowing the engine to start up.

The black earth battery lead is bolted first under the battery on the chassis leg,

and then is bolted to the gearbox bell housing,

if these main earths have dirty contacts then it can course the battery to operate at a weakened level,

and the same goes for the starter moter as it earths out on the bell housing as well.

Or it could infact be an old weak starter motor

[anne t 10]

Hello Anne, if you say you've replaced your battery with a new one,

then it could be an earth problem which would course the engine to turn over,

at a slightly slower rate so as not quite allowing the engine to start up.

The black earth battery lead is bolted first under the battery on the chassis leg,

and then is bolted to the gearbox bell housing,

if these main earths have dirty contacts then it can course the battery to operate at a weakened level,w

and the same goes for the starter moter as it earths out on the bell housing as well.

Or it could infact be an old weak starter motor

 

will try this ,thanks for replying Anne

[seanl82 23]

Have a listen out for the fuel pump priming when you turn the key to position two Anne. The relays are notorious problems, so it could be the relay sticking so the pump isn't priming. That or coil pack anyway. Usually when the car is turning over ok, it points to a fuel or spark issue.

[vw rule 19]

Hello Anne, how have you got on any joy with your starting issue ?

 

Si