My girlfriend left the car doors open for a couple of hours. Went to the car and it wouldn’t start even though the battery was fine. Voltage was still 12.6.
It would turn over strongly but just nothing. Almost like the immobiliser was on. I locked and unlock several times. Then disconnected the battery for a couple of hours. Still nothing.
Then left overnight. In the morning it still wouldn’t start but I kept the ignition going and got a slight hint at compression and it just about started.
It was then fine for a month. No problems.
Then at some traffic lights yesterday it died again whilst running. Same problem. Ticks over fine but almost as though the immobiliser was on.
Any thoughts?
Starting Issues: C4 VTR 1.6 coupe 2006
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Re: Starting Issues: C4 VTR 1.6 coupe 2006
Is this a petrol or diesel engine?
If the engine cut out when running its not the immobiliser. Also if there was an issue with the immobiliser the dash would display something along the lines of anti theft system fault or immobiliser fault.
Has it restarted again since it cut out when running?
Assuming its a petrol I would take the spark plugs out to see if they are wet with fuel.
If the engine cut out when running its not the immobiliser. Also if there was an issue with the immobiliser the dash would display something along the lines of anti theft system fault or immobiliser fault.
Has it restarted again since it cut out when running?
Assuming its a petrol I would take the spark plugs out to see if they are wet with fuel.