440 Start Problem

schoolpumps · Jan 20th, 2010, 20:12

Hi,

I bought a 440 Li model M reg off eBay last week for £190 with 107,000 miles, the car is a little gem except for starting.

It just won't keep running I have to turn it over a few times and give It some high revs then It stays running on tickover ok, But I when I start to drive it kangaroos a few times then it stops and drive normal after a few mins of driving.

Anyone know what causes this? I thought about the oxygen sensor.

Andrew

carl4u44 · Jan 20th, 2010, 22:38

What kind of engine is in it?

Firstly I would conduct the self diagnostic test to see what faults its throwing up.

schoolpumps · Jan 20th, 2010, 23:22

Its a 1.8i

What is self diagnostic test.

Can you give me any info.

I drove it back from london to leeds without problems, Its just when starting and running for first few mins, it spits the dummy out.

Adi2727 · Jan 21st, 2010, 07:51

Hello!

You can check this list for the self diagnostic test.
engine self diagnostic

Good luck!

Jan 20th, 2010, 20:12	#1
schoolpumps New Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2010 23:08 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Leeds	440 Start Problem Hi, I bought a 440 Li model M reg off eBay last week for £190 with 107,000 miles, the car is a little gem except for starting. It just won't keep running I have to turn it over a few times and give It some high revs then It stays running on tickover ok, But I when I start to drive it kangaroos a few times then it stops and drive normal after a few mins of driving. Anyone know what causes this? I thought about the oxygen sensor. Andrew Last edited by schoolpumps; Jan 20th, 2010 at 21:20.

Jan 20th, 2010, 22:38	#2
carl4u44 Master Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2023 17:21 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: kk	What kind of engine is in it? Firstly I would conduct the self diagnostic test to see what faults its throwing up.

Jan 20th, 2010, 23:22	#3
schoolpumps New Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2010 23:08 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Leeds	Its a 1.8i What is self diagnostic test. Can you give me any info. I drove it back from london to leeds without problems, Its just when starting and running for first few mins, it spits the dummy out.

Jan 21st, 2010, 07:51	#4
Adi2727 Flying Transylvanian Last Online: Jan 31st, 2023 15:32 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brasov	Hello! You can check this list for the self diagnostic test. engine self diagnostic Good luck!

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