problem with ignition

wizzywig27

Looking for some advice if possible

I am a new driver, and occasionally I stall my car, not a problem, however when I do my car seems to struggle to turn over when I try and restart it. Its like it seems to 'cough' a little

I have just had a new battery and normally it starts no problem.

Anyone got any idea what's causing it?

Strider590

make / model / age / mileage ????

wizzywig27

Strider590 wrote: »

make / model / age / mileage ????

Sorry, ford fiesta 2004 with 92k on clock

TrickyWicky

Strider590 wrote: »

make / model / age / mileage ????

Don't be silly, if the op can't be bothered just tell them it's the zittee lead on the left side of the engine block

Their own confusion will have them going round for hours :rotfl:

wizzywig27

TrickyWicky wrote: »

Don't be silly, if the op can't be bothered just tell them it's the zittee lead on the left side of the engine block

Their own confusion will have them going round for hours :rotfl:

Brilliant feedback, thanks.

TrickyWicky

You're welcome

Seriously though with so many makes and models out there, no two cars are ever the same unlike moons ago when they were all based on the same basic principles. If you need help, give as much info as possible as there are some other REALLY sarcastic people here.

As for the fiesta, ford engines are up there with volvo for longevity so I doubt it's anything serious, probably a duff sensor or something daft. Servicing is important - plugs, oil, HT leads (if it has them instead of coilpacks) - they all make a difference.

wizzywig27

Cheers, just a little frustrated as since I bought it its been problem after problem, needed a new battery, getting a new gearbox fitted, radio didn't work, now this and think I got a puncture

dibuzz

My son's Golf had a spell of stalling very easily then struggling to restart, the engine management light would stay on for a few minutes.
It turned out to be an immobiliser fault which cost over £300 to fix.
It's worth checking out what lights stay on and what should be on but there's any number of things it could be.
All cars are different, some need a slight press on the accelerator to get it going some won't start if you do that.

wizzywig27

No lights come on on the dash that don't normally when I start the engine. Its just worrying really, due to bad experiences with the OH's ford focus I guess I'm kinda waiting for this one to go as well

Strider590

What sort of driving do you do?

Does it do this when the engine has fully warmed up?? (90 Celsius)

If your still in the warm up cycle, then it could be bore wash. This is where excess fuel runs down the sides of the pistons when the engine stops and washes the oil away, causing a loss of compression.

Henzo

Op have you tried after stalling the car . try using the accerlator pedal too gently press it giving bit more gas might help it re-start when turning key better .