2006 Vauxhall Vectra Car Starting Hwen Weather Hot Engine Properly Means

2006 VAUXHALL VECTRA
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my car has starting problem hwen the weather is hot or if engine is not properly hot means when i drive for 5 mins, turn off and try turning on again. I have to turn the ignition on for 15 secs and then off, repat this process 3-4 times and car starts fine.

in cold weathe (temp less tha 3 degrees) if i leave the igination on for 9 secs and try turning on it starts fine. finally when it starts it blows a lot of white smoke.

any help would be aprreciated
sam
Jan 12, 2013 at 3:22 AM
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure first. we have no info fo r this car
Jan 13, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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