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Posted: **Tue May 01, 2007 9:15 pm**

hi all, i have an annoying starting problem with my pug

when the weather is warm i put my key in enter the code turn the key and it starts and won't idle or rev properly.

i have to turn engine off turn ig. off and remove key wait for imobilizer to to kick in then start the car again.

i could do this process about 3 times before it will run properly

has anyone got any ideas???
would be welcomed

btw cold starting not a problem...

Posted: **Tue May 01, 2007 9:25 pm**

thats not an immobiliser problem, if it was it would out right refuse to start, it could be a sticky cam follower, duff injector or coolant sensor

Posted: **Wed May 02, 2007 11:01 pm**

thanks for the reply james i didnt think it was an imobilizer prob i was thinking somwhere down the line of an auto choke or equivalent but will investigate them when i got time

thanks very much for your help

Posted: **Thu May 03, 2007 10:17 am**

what engine is it? could be a sticky fuel cut off solenoid on a TD or a sticky ICV that corrects on second restart

Posted: **Fri May 04, 2007 11:40 am**

hi mala yeah my engine is a 1.8 16v on an R plate