VW Polo 1.4 1996 - Starting Problems

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Wed 25 Sep 2013 22:02
VW Polo 1.4 1996 - Starting Problems - kiss (keep it simple)

This car occasionally fails to start first time. Engine catches and immediately dies. Occasionally needs 2 or 3 goes, then runs no problem. Does this sound like the immobiliser not reading the key transponder? Had similar symptoms on a Golf (same engine) using a key that was a cheap copy with NO transponder. Of course that key never started it! Is there an easy fix (loose wire) or an expensive replacement needed?

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Thu 26 Sep 2013 09:52
VW Polo 1.4 1996 - Starting Problems - Dimebag

The car wont normally catch if its an immobiliser problem, id be looking at the spark plugs and leads etc when was it last serviced?

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Thu 26 Sep 2013 17:46
VW Polo 1.4 1996 - Starting Problems - kiss (keep it simple)

Last serviced a few months ago. The problem is very intermittent. It could go a few weeks without symptoms. Could happen hot or cold engine, no pattern. Otherwise running perfectly, no hesitation, missing or anything like that.

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Fri 27 Sep 2013 00:53
VW Polo 1.4 1996 - Starting Problems - Big John

Look at www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=43661

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