renault laguna rt

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POOLIETIM
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HELP.. Please

I an having problem with my car starting after it as been stood for a while, mainly overnight.

It is taking about 5 or 6 goes for it to start, once it starts it run smooth, I have change the plugs and the leads, gave the battery a good charge, but the problem persist, could it be a dodgey starter motor????

If so where is the starter motor on these car, (it is on a 1996 reg).

Any help would be really appreciated as I havent got a clue about cars....
Jan 18, 2006 at 11:58 AM

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Clarify whether the engine turned over during each unsuccessful attempt, and provide any diagnostic findings already obtained.

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DAVE SOMMER
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I have two lagunas. a 1.8 rti and a 3.0v6. you dont really say what the problem is. if the engine turns over, it isn't the starter motor. if you have changed the plugs, it isn't the problem either. It sounds like a petrol shortage and wont fire for a while. Check fuel filter. Leave ignition on for a few seconds for the pump to get petrol to the injectors then turn over. sounds like it hasn't had a service for a while and needs a good clean out.

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Jan 25, 2006 at 11:28 PM

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renault laguna rt

The owner of a 1996 Renault Laguna RT reported needing five or six attempts to start after the car had stood, mainly overnight. Once started, it ran smoothly. Replacing the spark plugs and leads and charging the battery did not resolve the problem.

Reported outcome: The starting difficulty persisted after the reported work. No successful repair was reported.

The owner suspected the starter, while a reply suggested fuel delivery. Neither was confirmed, and the original description does not establish whether the unsuccessful attempts involved normal cranking.

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