Crazy_Mark Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 so in the last few days its happened that when I start the car, it just cuts out straight away.Then if I start it again and rev it a bit its fine. It was happening if the car was still warmed up i.e. only off for a few minutes. It happened twice today, and one of those times the car was cold, so I can only assume its getting worse. What do I need to check to fix this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 First port of call is usually distributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 is it happening as soon as you let go of the key? it might be the ignition barrel, mines like that and I've heard it happen to a few other folk, try starting it and then letting the key back really slowly rather than just letting go of it, mine was intermittent initially and got worse untill i couldn't start it at all, it was then i figured out the trick with the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 is it happening as soon as you let go of the key? it might be the ignition barrel, mines like that and I've heard it happen to a few other folk, try starting it and then letting the key back really slowly rather than just letting go of it, mine was intermittent initially and got worse untill i couldn't start it at all, it was then i figured out the trick with the key.I had the same thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhoath83 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Thats why i tell my miss's off for having shed loads of keys n keyrings with the car keys as it kills the barrel eventually but as nick said give ur dizzy a look first, as the cap n rotor are a service item n can go n cause this issue plus thats cheaper than a new ignition set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Thats why i tell my miss's off for having shed loads of keys n keyrings with the car keys as it kills the barrel eventually but as nick said give ur dizzy a look first, as the cap n rotor are a service item n can go n cause this issue plus thats cheaper than a new ignition setPlus it's frigging annoying to carry in the pocket or have them touch your leg while driving! Just the key a remote fob on the ring for the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Mark Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 is it happening as soon as you let go of the key? it might be the ignition barrel, mines like that and I've heard it happen to a few other folk, try starting it and then letting the key back really slowly rather than just letting go of it, mine was intermittent initially and got worse untill i couldn't start it at all, it was then i figured out the trick with the key. Thanks! This seems to be exactly whats going wrong! no problems at all today starting it and letting the key back gently. I had the distributor cap off but it looks quite new I reckon it was changed before I bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burbleboy Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Buy an new barrel then as it can only get worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Mark Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 do I need to get a new key and everything? or just get a barrel from a breakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 ive just been driving it the way it is for ages lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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