my car struggles to start then cuts out

2010 VAUXHALL
61,000 MILES • 1.8L • MANUAL
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LIAM SALT
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My car struggles to start it takes a few times to get anything out of it. it just keeps trying to turn over. when I finally get the engine going it firstly didn't cut out until I put my foot on the accelerator and as I let it go the revs dropped and the engine cuts out. the second time it started and suddenly cuts out. then i did not get it to start from there.
Jul 11, 2017 at 2:20 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like you may have a vacuum leak or a weak fuel pump. Here is a guide to help you confirm the problem and get it fixed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

Jul 12, 2017 at 10:48 AM