strange xantia today

_kid_ · Post by **_kid_** » 26 Jan 2006, 22:31

I tried to start my car today and i could hear the starter motor turn but the car would not start, then after 10mins in desperation I remembering reading (on this forum i think) that lifting the rear suspension started the car. So i gave it a go, i simply ‘lifted’ the rear suspension then let i go and then the car started.

There was petrol and battery was ok, yesterday i started my car moved it a couple of feet and then switched off, would this have anything to do with this, as i cant see what on earth was going on,

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 27 Jan 2006, 01:09

Dont remember anyone on this forum has mentioned that ?
Did you literally lift up the rear of the car - with your own hands ?
- or wot did you do ?

Starting the car just to move it out of the way (i.e. to move another car in your driveway) is what we all do from time to time. That should definately not have any influence on next days starting.

I believe you may have some fuel system troubles waiting for you just around the corner. It often starts with mysterious intermittent minor problems.

_kid_ · Post by **_kid_** » 27 Jan 2006, 01:47

AndersDK wrote:Dont remember anyone on this forum has mentioned that ?
Did you literally lift up the rear of the car - with your own hands ?
- or wot did you do ?

Starting the car just to move it out of the way (i.e. to move another car in your driveway) is what we all do from time to time. That should definately not have any influence on next days starting.

I believe you may have some fuel system troubles waiting for you just around the corner. It often starts with mysterious intermittent minor problems.

im sure remember reading this remedy on the net somewhere. Yes i know its almost unbelievable, but yes the car would not start, then I lifted* the rear and of course it went back to its original position, then the car started.

*By lifted i don’t mean i lifted the car off the floor, but only movement the rear suspension.

davehughes · Post by **davehughes** » 27 Jan 2006, 06:41

This has happened to me on a petrol engined VW Passat GTI a couple of years ago and the following week the electric fuel pump died. I don't know about the retevence of lifting the back of the citroen though, it might just slosh the fuel around a bit. Is the pump noisy?

My moneys on the fuel pump

Good luck

Dave

_kid_ · Post by **_kid_** » 27 Jan 2006, 16:41

Thanks for the replies. I started the car again today and it was slow, although it did start first time. After starting there was a noise almost like the starter motor continuing to turn for a couple of seconds. Could it be spark plugs?

By the way there is no noise from the fuel pump area.

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davehughes · Post by **davehughes** » 27 Jan 2006, 20:01

When my fuel pump went the noise was intermittent. Then one day it wouldn't start for ages but did eventually and ra like a bag of nails. The next day it was fine then the following week it ran like a bag of nails for two minutes and then died.

_kid_ · Post by **_kid_** » 29 Jan 2006, 22:10

update:

Started fine today, would it be worth changing the spark plugs and fuel filter? These were 'changed' a couple of years ago along with the air filter, however on checking the air filter it the same prior to the 'service', so it don’t inspire great confidence re fuel filter and sparks. Is it worth a go, maybe fuel filter is old and blocked, or sparks arte past their best?

dnsey · Post by **dnsey** » 30 Jan 2006, 08:20

would it be worth changing the spark plugs and fuel filter?

If they haven't been done for a couple of years, then yes, change them (and the air filter, and the oil and filter if they're the same age).
It might not help with the starting problem, but it's essential for reliability anf longevity. [/quote]

mezuk04 · Post by **mezuk04** » 30 Jan 2006, 09:03

Ok so im late in this morning but i have my reasons

The car was so responsive and quick off the mark...thats exactly why i do the fuel filter every 5k...OH! and that little thing with changing the spheres

OMG its bloody lovely.....i know have that magic carpet ride.....well the front end like ive said.....cant wait to do the rears with Wilkobob (stop thinking dirty things!) and my car will be amazing to drive...

Thankyou all for the help!!!! 8)

wrinklet1 · Post by **wrinklet1** » 30 Jan 2006, 11:22

_Kid_,
when you lifted the rear of the car, maybe you reset the impact cut off under the bonnet?? Just an idea....

Paul

_kid_ · Post by **_kid_** » 30 Jan 2006, 14:31

wrinklet1 wrote:_Kid_,
when you lifted the rear of the car, maybe you reset the impact cut off under the bonnet?? Just an idea....

Paul

but how would it have been cut off, in the first place?