Hi All,
I have a problem with reliable starting, goes like this:
Turn key to start, nothing happens, no clicks, ign light doesn't dim
two or three attempts, then engine turns over, run,s for 1 second then stops (as no fuel).
Immobilised, then re mobilised, just to make sure.
Put car on rapid charge to make sure battery OK, was a bit low.
Switch ign on and can hear the air bleed valve, I think that's what it's called (ABV) continually clattering. (same as it does for a few seconds normally).
After a few attempts, ( clattering may have stopped) car started fine, once hot switched off for a while then re started OK. Then re started after a few hours, all seemed OK.
Next day, reliably turns over, starts for 1 second, then stops (air bleed valve clattering continuously, unplugged, ABV sprayed connector with contact cleaner, plugged and unplugged a few times, then got the usual whistle of the internal stepper motor. Car then started normally.
Now not sure if I have found the problem, so now anxious, the car won't start again.
Sorry for the long post, but has anyone any ideas, any assistance much appreciated.
Cheers