Why is our Mercedes-Benz E320 difficult to start?

I have a quick query about our second car, a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI saloon. After a fault-free three years we have now had an alternator fail and, more recently, it is very slow to start, but only...

Intermittent start problem with a 97 Astra

This one is driving me nuts. The car was running fine. It started fine and then suddenly it wouldn't turn over. We bump started it and it worked fine but it still wouldn't turn over at all. The lights...

Starting trouble with a Vauxhall Combo

Vauxhall Combo 2005, 1.3 cdti around 90k on the clock. Over the last year or so the van has been getting worse and worse to get started, especially when cold. It can now take around 30 - 60 minutes each...

Trouble starting a Volvo V50 diesel

Volvo V50 2-litre diesel has a fuel pump that is more of a suction pump mounted on the engine after the fuel filter. If air gets into this line then the pump ends up trying to pump air and does nothing....

Astra won't start properly

I have a Astra 1.4 petrol. The car started but shut down after 2-3 seconds. The ignition module, throttle body and pedal have been replaced. There are no codes stored (code reader used Autel MS409)....

Problems starting an Avensis

I have a Toyota Avensis 2008 D4D model. It has only covered 32,500 miles but has developed a problem where it intermittently won't start and can cut out when driving - which is has done in lane 3 of the...

My Transit won't start

My 2006 diesel Transit was running OK, then I stopped driving, left it a couple of days and now it will not start. Has the fault code P1361. I have had the EDC unit on, the fuel pump checked out ok, swapped...

Corsa not starting

I have a Vauxhall Corsa GLS 12v T Reg. If i have been on a long journey or stuck in traffic and say go into the shops for 10/15 mins it will not start again?

Key opens doors but fails to start engine

I previously asked about my car that had been starting fine but when I tried to use spare key it would not start. I called out breakdown service who diagnosed that the spare key was at fault, he thought...

Starting issues with an Audi A4

I have an Audi A4 TDI 96 plate. I've had the battery and starter motor changed and still can't start it. When the key is in the ingition all the lights on the dashboard come as normal and then go off...