jaguar x type 2 d 2006

When I turn ignition without starting engine instrument lights come on and then go off but the engine light glows amber and goes off when the engine is started. Does this mean there is a problem with the...

My 2001 Vauxhall Astra won't start - any idea why?

I've got a problem with my 2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 SXI, which won't start in the mornings but will go with a push. Once started, if I turn it off will start again, but it takes time - the longer I leave...

My son bought a Ford Mondeo privately which has a starter motor fault - does he have any claim on the vendor?

My son has recently purchased privately a 2002 Ford Mondeo that was advertised as being a "very clean original genuine example of this ever popular car". He inspected it and was shown a large number of...

My 52-plate Ford Mondeo takes a while to start when cold and misfires - what's wrong?

I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia TDCI 2-litre diesel. When it's cold it takes a while to start, it starts smoking and I can feel some misfiring. When it's hot it starts first time with no smoking at all. It's...

Can someone help with my Vauxhall Vectra which has problems starting?

My Vauxhall Vectra is failing to start first time in the morning. It has to be turned for around 30-40 seconds before it will fire up. After that it will start first time at any time of day. The glow...

Does my Peugeot Expert diesel van need a new fuel pump?

I have a Peugeot Expert diesel, 2005 model. I've just had the key programmed by Peugeot. They said the key wasn't programmed, but I think differently. There are no faults codes. I can get the van to run...

My Ford Mondeo won't start - where's the fuel pump?

My Ford Mondeo has been laid up for six years but has regularly been started. Today I am trying to start it and there is a spark at the plugs but they are dry, therefore I presume that the petrol is not...

Leaving me behind

I was wondering whether there is anything I need to do if leaving a car unused (garaged) for about 4 weeks? Or anything to do when back before starting up? It's a petrol engine and starts first time thanks...

Why won't my Citroen C3 start?

My Citroen C3 HDI SX won't start. The engine is cranking, but not starting. Any suggestions?

Is a coil relay fault preventing my Renault Clio from starting?

I recently tried to start my Renault Clio Dynamique first thing in the morning. It would turn over but not actually kick in. Previously, the coil light had come on occasionally but never stopped the car...