Hi, I've used the site for a good while now for information on gutting my house but my more pressing job is my old car
Here are the info....
1998 1.6 Laguna S Reg
103k
A couple of months back I was leaving my house one night and when I turned the key it was just making a clicking noise. We immediately thought it was the starter motor and how big a job it would be. Push started the car and got to my parents house. Started a few times with no problem so went to bed.
Next morning same thing, click click. So, decided to try and jump start off my brothers car. Started no problem so thought, battery.
Bought a new battery but noticed that there was not the usual crackling an sparking when connecting the 2 terminals and have noticed this since. The old battery is in my garage and is not faulty.
Only once in the last month has it clicked and I noticed that if I kept the key fully turned for a second or two longer it eventually turned the engine and away I went.
Most mornings the first 1/4 mile the car hotters and feels like it is firing on 3 cylinders. After that it runs ok although I have noticed that it idles a little on the quirky side!
Other thing I have noticed is that instead of the normal 400+ miles to a full tank I only seem to be getting to about 370 and the warning light comes on.
I'd welcome any help
Here are the info....
1998 1.6 Laguna S Reg
103k
A couple of months back I was leaving my house one night and when I turned the key it was just making a clicking noise. We immediately thought it was the starter motor and how big a job it would be. Push started the car and got to my parents house. Started a few times with no problem so went to bed.
Next morning same thing, click click. So, decided to try and jump start off my brothers car. Started no problem so thought, battery.
Bought a new battery but noticed that there was not the usual crackling an sparking when connecting the 2 terminals and have noticed this since. The old battery is in my garage and is not faulty.
Only once in the last month has it clicked and I noticed that if I kept the key fully turned for a second or two longer it eventually turned the engine and away I went.
Most mornings the first 1/4 mile the car hotters and feels like it is firing on 3 cylinders. After that it runs ok although I have noticed that it idles a little on the quirky side!
Other thing I have noticed is that instead of the normal 400+ miles to a full tank I only seem to be getting to about 370 and the warning light comes on.
I'd welcome any help