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Hi folks, I wonder if anyone can shed any light on the problem with my wifes car.
It starts fine in the morning, gets her 10 miles or so away & she goes into a supermarket etc.
Comes out maybe 20-30 minutes later and it wont start.
Turing the key all the electrics work but it wont start, there is no sound of the starter engaging.
Leave it for a while and later it will start.
This seems to be once it has heated up, its not done it for a long time but has today on such a hot day.
I suggested over the phone to open the bonnet to let it cool, 15 minutes later it worked.
I have stripped, cleaned & tested the keyswitch - that is fine so I'm thinking next it may be the engine management.
Could it be anything else - any suggestions on what to try next?
It starts fine in the morning, gets her 10 miles or so away & she goes into a supermarket etc.
Comes out maybe 20-30 minutes later and it wont start.
Turing the key all the electrics work but it wont start, there is no sound of the starter engaging.
Leave it for a while and later it will start.
This seems to be once it has heated up, its not done it for a long time but has today on such a hot day.
I suggested over the phone to open the bonnet to let it cool, 15 minutes later it worked.
I have stripped, cleaned & tested the keyswitch - that is fine so I'm thinking next it may be the engine management.
Could it be anything else - any suggestions on what to try next?