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two problems with my motor!
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Hi all,
My first post this.... My car (M reg Vauhall Astra 1.4 petrol) is getting on a bit now , I've had it 8 years! Over the years I've had loads of things replaced etc and so I don't really want to change it until I finish university (2-3 years time). I have just tried to start it this morning and I got a loud click from under the bonnet. after a couple of go's I stopped for a minute then it started first time! I went to uni and when I got back in the car later It did it again? and again at Sainsbury's!
What's all that about? (it has been raining loads and its quite cold too could this contribute?)
Problem 2 when the car does start there is loads of white smoke from the exhaust. It's never happened before?
What's all that about? could it be linked?
would appreciate any advice
Dan.
My first post this.... My car (M reg Vauhall Astra 1.4 petrol) is getting on a bit now , I've had it 8 years! Over the years I've had loads of things replaced etc and so I don't really want to change it until I finish university (2-3 years time). I have just tried to start it this morning and I got a loud click from under the bonnet. after a couple of go's I stopped for a minute then it started first time! I went to uni and when I got back in the car later It did it again? and again at Sainsbury's!
What's all that about? (it has been raining loads and its quite cold too could this contribute?)
Problem 2 when the car does start there is loads of white smoke from the exhaust. It's never happened before?
What's all that about? could it be linked?
would appreciate any advice
Dan.
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Hi drummerdan and welcome to the wonderful world of AB.
You should get other more helpful answers but re the white smoke - if it clears after a short time then it's just condensation and normal for this time of year. However, if it continues then it could indicate a blown head gasket. If this was the case you would also notice a significant loss of power.
You should get other more helpful answers but re the white smoke - if it clears after a short time then it's just condensation and normal for this time of year. However, if it continues then it could indicate a blown head gasket. If this was the case you would also notice a significant loss of power.
as woodchopper says it sounds very much like your starter motor is playing up,not a expensive problem,but the white smoke could be serious,meaning a blown headgasket,take your oil filler cap off and try and see if there is any water present anywhere inside of the cap or engine,there should not be any water,if there is then it could have blown,have you put any oil in it lately,if you have you might have put too much in,that could account for the smoke as well.
you CAN get a click from the starter/solenoid if the battery has a bad connection or is shot.
get the battery checked before you start messing with the starter motor.
white smoke could be condensation. at the moment i dont see the smoke as a problem so long as it doesnt have a strong smell and it doesnt last too long after the car is started.
:-)
get the battery checked before you start messing with the starter motor.
white smoke could be condensation. at the moment i dont see the smoke as a problem so long as it doesnt have a strong smell and it doesnt last too long after the car is started.
:-)
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