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Picasso starting probs
simpywimpy
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in Motoring
I have noticed that although my picasso starts first time in the morning, there is a slight delay as if it wasn't going to bother, then suddenly fires up.
Every car I've had has needed a new alternator, does anyone know if this is an early sign?
Every car I've had has needed a new alternator, does anyone know if this is an early sign?
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More likely sticky starter. Alternator issues would be harder to start and turn over a few times before firing. You can get them refurbed quite cheap or just give it a 'tap' with a block of wood or hammer to help it turn over before starting
:A Luke 6:38 :AThe above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!0 -
Thank goodness for that. I never seem to have a car long before a major part decides to breathe its last!
I'll get it booked in for a service. I'm off to france in it next week so I don't want it to be a problem0 -
Since it's a French car you could consider getting it serviced over there... I was reading a thread on another forum about someone getting a quote from a Peugeot garage in Calais (the garage administrator spoke excellent English) which was about half what they quoted in the UK.
Have a look at this: http://www.day-tripper.net/shoppingcarservicetyres.htmlLet's settle this like gentlemen: armed with heavy sticks
On a rotating plate, with spikes like Flash Gordon
And you're Peter Duncan; I gave you fair warning0 -
is it a diesel0
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