Seat IBIZA 130 TDI
2002 Model
UK
Can anyone help me, I have an ununsual problem trying to start my Ibiza in colder temperatures (-1 Celcius and below).
Sometimes i have to turn the key and hold it 20-30 times before eventually the starter motor will even turn. When it does turn 99% of the time the car immediately jumps into life.
The car runs normal as soon as it starts, but even if it runs for a few minutes. If i turn the ignition off - the whole procedure has to be repeated.
Basically my early morning start procedure is
1) Turn key - till glow plug light turns off
2) Turn key fully into the engine start position....nothing...not a murmur here..
3) Hold the key in the engine start position
4) Wait 30secs or until my hands hurt
5) Start the procedure all over again.20/30 times
6) Eventually the car will just fire into life (2) as the key is held, without warning. Once the starter motor spins, it starts
Has anyone got any ideas - everytime i take it to my dealer, they tell me nothing is wrong with it. I know it will alway start but sitting int the care for 20-30mins everyday turning the key is begininng to annoy me.
Thanks
2002 Model
UK
Can anyone help me, I have an ununsual problem trying to start my Ibiza in colder temperatures (-1 Celcius and below).
Sometimes i have to turn the key and hold it 20-30 times before eventually the starter motor will even turn. When it does turn 99% of the time the car immediately jumps into life.
The car runs normal as soon as it starts, but even if it runs for a few minutes. If i turn the ignition off - the whole procedure has to be repeated.
Basically my early morning start procedure is
1) Turn key - till glow plug light turns off
2) Turn key fully into the engine start position....nothing...not a murmur here..
3) Hold the key in the engine start position
4) Wait 30secs or until my hands hurt
5) Start the procedure all over again.20/30 times
6) Eventually the car will just fire into life (2) as the key is held, without warning. Once the starter motor spins, it starts
Has anyone got any ideas - everytime i take it to my dealer, they tell me nothing is wrong with it. I know it will alway start but sitting int the care for 20-30mins everyday turning the key is begininng to annoy me.
Thanks