Hi I have a 2004 - 206 cc 1.6 and it has just come back from garage with a £500 bill ! It went in because when you turned ignition key it clicked and nothing else happened but I did get it to turn over eventually and took to my local garage on sunny Guernsey where labour costs are very high! They said I needed a new battery & alternator - collected car and started at garage fine - got home tried to start and wouldn't start !
I have tried several times now and it only starts when engine is cold as soon as it gets past 90 on temp gauge will not fire up - just clicks. No car over Bank holiday and raring for an argument with garage on Tuesday !
Any advice, comments, as to what it could be ?
Dont need any advice as to what i shall be saying to garage on Tuesday - got that sorted! !!!
Cheers !
Starts cold but not when warm
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Capncol
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Re: Starts cold but not when warm
Hi Graham and welcome.
This fault is common for the starter motor. They break down when hot.
How is Guernsey nowdays?
This fault is common for the starter motor. They break down when hot.
How is Guernsey nowdays?
Cheers Col.
206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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GRAHAMFISHER
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Re: Starts cold but not when warm
Guernsey is great ! - apart from the garages - and this one was supposed to be good!
Cheers for confirming what I thought - I suspect garage took the easy option as I notice getting to the starter is not too straight forward.
Too make matters worse I asked them to change the oil & filter - it's a 1.6 with a capacity of 3 litres with filter change - and they charged me for 4 and the warning light is coming on saying there is too much oil in !
Wish I had brought my tools so i could do it myself!!
Don't you love em!
Cheers for confirming what I thought - I suspect garage took the easy option as I notice getting to the starter is not too straight forward.
Too make matters worse I asked them to change the oil & filter - it's a 1.6 with a capacity of 3 litres with filter change - and they charged me for 4 and the warning light is coming on saying there is too much oil in !
Wish I had brought my tools so i could do it myself!!
Don't you love em!
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Capncol
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Re: Starts cold but not when warm
Starter is a pain to do as you suspect. Even disconnecting the wiring is akward. You can diy with a moderate tool kit and some patience. Just follow the battery disconnection method on this site.
Cheers Col.
206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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