Starting In Morning

[wraggster]

Hi new to the forum

Just wondering I have a Galaxy 2.3 glx on a t plate

just recently it has been a pain to start in the morning,

usually it started first time but lately 2nd or 3rd turn of the key. Will a change of

the spark plugs cure my problem, being an older car i have not had it seviced

for years stupid i know. And are they hard to put in worried about the coil packs ie

braking them. Having had this car for 6 years i'm aware of the problems this car has,

so far i've had

New catalytic converter even now struggle to get the car through mot over emmission test

i've had 2 starter motors

new locks and keys all round and car still manage's to lock its self.

but my main worry is the starting so would be grateful for any ideas.

[Wimb]

Hi new to the forum

Just wondering I have a Galaxy 2.3 glx on a t plate

just recently it has been a pain to start in the morning,

usually it started first time but lately 2nd or 3rd turn of the key. Will a change of

the spark plugs cure my problem, being an older car i have not had it seviced

for years stupid i know. And are they hard to put in worried about the coil packs ie

braking them. Having had this car for 6 years i'm aware of the problems this car has,

so far i've had

New catalytic converter even now struggle to get the car through mot over emmission test

i've had 2 starter motors

new locks and keys all round and car still manage's to lock its self.

but my main worry is the starting so would be grateful for any ideas.

 

Seeing as you are struggling with emissions at MOT time , and starting problems i would get a lambda sensor , emission failures are usually caused by a knackered Lambda on a 2.3 . But still change the plugs or at least check them to see how well they look

[seatkid]

battery?

[wraggster]

Hi new to the forum

Just wondering I have a Galaxy 2.3 glx on a t plate

just recently it has been a pain to start in the morning,

usually it started first time but lately 2nd or 3rd turn of the key. Will a change of

the spark plugs cure my problem, being an older car i have not had it seviced

for years stupid i know. And are they hard to put in worried about the coil packs ie

braking them. Having had this car for 6 years i'm aware of the problems this car has,

so far i've had

New catalytic converter even now struggle to get the car through mot over emmission test

i've had 2 starter motors

new locks and keys all round and car still manage's to lock its self.

but my main worry is the starting so would be grateful for any ideas.

 

Seeing as you are struggling with emissions at MOT time , and starting problems i would get a lambda sensor , emission failures are usually caused by a knackered Lambda on a 2.3 . But still change the plugs or at least check them to see how well they look

 

Thanks for the reply. Mot tester reckon iI needed a new cat, had the a new one fitted approx 3 years ago a

porcelain one apparently to get it through last couple of mot's they have put in a fuel additive and booted it as it was failing test on fast idle. Is the lambda sensor difficult to replace?

[wraggster]

battery?

 

 

Battery seems to keeping a good charge, Its turning over nicely just not firing

first time like it use to

[gregers]

being an older car i have not had it seviced

for years stupid i know.

 

and your starter for 1 point lol.

your be amazed how well it will run once this is carried out.

[wraggster]

being an older car i have not had it seviced

for years stupid i know.

 

and your starter for 1 point lol.

your be amazed how well it will run once this is carried out.

 

Smart ar*e tw@t

[bj2004]

wow

new members getting very brave

good job it wasnt mo4 theyd be history by now

[gregers]

being an older car i have not had it seviced

for years stupid i know.

 

and your starter for 1 point lol.

your be amazed how well it will run once this is carried out.

 

Smart ar*e tw@t

 

i want news not history,

 

what the truth hurts a bit does it???

from your own quote,i have not had it seviced

for years stupid i know.

 

and then you come on here and do not like my response,mmmm your lucky some peeps on here wouldnt be quite reserved.

 

but hey ho.

[Saif Rehman]

Smart ar*e tw@t

 

Listen mate, change your attitude if you want help from people on this site. All gregers did was quoted what you had typed for all to see and offered you some advice which obviously hit a raw nerve with you.

 

I think a little humble pie is in order.

[Wimb]

If you look under the front of the car you will see the lambda sensor bolted onto the front pipe of your exhaust , and The cat is only effective if the lambda sensor is working correctly , so the MOT guy would say CAT . That sensor regulates air / fuel mixture , mine went a year or so ago replaced it with a non ford one and it didnt pass the mot , replaced that with a ford one and it passed easily .