car starting problems

[alojzije]

Hi Everybody,

I have a problem starting my car. It doesnt happen all the time but there are periods where it happens frequently.

When I go to start the car, it makes the kicking noise but it doesnt start. Eventually if i try long enough it will start. There has never been a situation that I could not get it started. That being said, I may even be trying 5 minutes before it actually starts though.

It will always make that kicking noise so I know its not the battery. I just did a major service on the car myself and i got new iridium spark plugs so i know its not the spark plugs either. And this problem was occuring before I serviced my car.

I am wondering what the problem may be. I am guessing it is the starter motor that is giving me grief.

If it is or you guys think it is something else, please let me know so I can buy a replacement part.

Also, where would I buy replacement parts for this. I am not fussed at all if its second hand, if anything id prefer if it is second hand/reconditioned. I live in St. Albans which is north west/western suburb of melbourne. So traveling to western or northern suburbs is not an issue. Which shop would i be able to buy the part from.

Thank you in advance,

Alojz

[123R-Prozak]

You did a major service?

So u touched the fuel filter?

There's your problem.. Or the pump

[KP 2ZZ]

If it was occurring before the service, why would it be the filter?

[Evo7]

If it was occurring before the service, why would it be the filter?

Fuel filter has O rings that only go in 1 way, the opposite way will make your car not run very well, if at all.

[01 VEY]

Any chance of audio clip. Maybe get someone to do a sound recording to upload so we can hear what goes on.

[123R-Prozak]

o, did it before the service? i didnt read that far all i read was major service.. also note what else i added, (fuel pump) :unsure: :unsure: :unsure: ... so it just keeps on cranking with no start ??

get a guel guage n check....

Edited November 8, 2011 by 123R-Prozak

[alojzije]

well I have actually have the fuel filter but did not install it as that was the one thing I dont know how to do.

I can get a friend of mine to help me out and see if the problem persists.

I will try get an audio clip of it and post it so you can hear it. But it pretty much sounds the exact same as when you start the car and it cranks 2-3 times then starts. Same as that but jsut doesnt start.

Would it be a good idea to take it to a mechanics and just ask them to quote me up to find out whats wrong with it and then just replace it myself when they tell me?

[450HP/tonne]

The cause is something other than those mentioned above.

I'll let you know when the dealers have received information (a Technical Newsflash) on how to fix it.

Until then, you'll find that using wide open throttle will work for you when you experience the problem (take your foot off once the engine is above cranking RPM).

[Evo7]

check Vacuum hoses under the bonnet too... could be a loose hose

[hiddan90]

Hey Alojzije

I think i may be having similar problems with starting my car aswell and im not sure what to do about it. Sometimes it would start, sometimes it takes a while to start. The radio is able to turn on when i put in the key so i know it isnt the battery aswell. It makes the noise like it has low battery though when i try to turn it on. Just wondering have you fixed this problem yet? if so could you advise me how you fixed it? or where you fixed it?

And if any another member is also having this issue, have any suggestions about fixing it could you please post up

Thanks

[Sunsett]

What do you mean "Kicking Noise"?

Is it cranking at the same speed as normal?

What temperatures or part of the day does it happen?

So what I am leading to is how is your battery and terminals?