Am having a few random issues with the electrics that, I think, is down to a faulty ignition switch. Doesn't do it on start-up every time but will find that a combination of things wont work, usually, the electric windows, fan blower and indicators...but can be other combinations. Turn it off and re-start and everything will be back to normal again.
I suspect this is linked to a faulty ignition switch - either cracked or poor connections. I've looked on Clarks and can only see reference to the square-dash ignition switch removal but nothing for the oval dash. Methinks it should be easier on the oval dash as it doesn't require stripping down the steering column. I know the switch is from a MK1 Golf and thought about tackling it myself. Anyone know of any links (i've done a Post search) where it takes you through the procedure?
...and another thing;
Always fires-up first time from cold on the first turn of the key. When warm, it will have to crank 5/6 times and sounds a bit Asthmatic before it'll fire-up. It has a new distributor cap, rotor arm, plugs and leads - I also changed the DME relay for good luck - but is still struggling. Clarks, again, points to a few things but wondered if anyone had experienced similar warm starting problems and help me with what to try next?
Have now had my Lux for 8 months and, don't know how, have caught the bug! Not just me but my whole family are really taken with the car after being a bit dubious when I said I was going for one. So, just need to sort these last couple of Gremlins and it'll be up to scratch.
I suspect this is linked to a faulty ignition switch - either cracked or poor connections. I've looked on Clarks and can only see reference to the square-dash ignition switch removal but nothing for the oval dash. Methinks it should be easier on the oval dash as it doesn't require stripping down the steering column. I know the switch is from a MK1 Golf and thought about tackling it myself. Anyone know of any links (i've done a Post search) where it takes you through the procedure?
...and another thing;
Always fires-up first time from cold on the first turn of the key. When warm, it will have to crank 5/6 times and sounds a bit Asthmatic before it'll fire-up. It has a new distributor cap, rotor arm, plugs and leads - I also changed the DME relay for good luck - but is still struggling. Clarks, again, points to a few things but wondered if anyone had experienced similar warm starting problems and help me with what to try next?
Have now had my Lux for 8 months and, don't know how, have caught the bug! Not just me but my whole family are really taken with the car after being a bit dubious when I said I was going for one. So, just need to sort these last couple of Gremlins and it'll be up to scratch.
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