3200GT - Stuttering Engine

[ravix]

Hi all,

Had my 3200GT some months now, and had the 31K service done. As the cold weather is kicking in, the engine seems to be stuttering a little on first start up. Once warmed up, after 10 mins or so, it's fine.

It's also taking a little longer to fire the engine recently when turning over the key. Not a hugely long time, but noticable

Any ideas?

[3200gt]

Weak battery?

[conaero(tarquin)]

Yep, I am noticing this to. They dont like the cold or the damp.

[3200gt]

[quote=conaero(tarquin)]Yep, I am noticing this to. They dont like the cold or the damp.[/quote]
I'm not experiencing any of those and was out in it all weekend.

[conaero(tarquin)]

3200gt said:

[quote=conaero(tarquin)]Yep, I am noticing this to. They dont like the cold or the damp.

I'm not experiencing any of those and was out in it all weekend.[/quote]

Am I correct in thinking that you have yours in a dehumidified garage????

...there is your answer.

[3200gt]

Not when I was out in it all weekend!

[conaero(tarquin)]

Still think you are reaping the rewards of garaging it.

[3200gt]

[quote=conaero(tarquin)]Still think you are reaping the rewards of garaging it.[/quote]
Fingers crossed, you're right

[simpress]

Guys

was out in mine all weekend and had to have it parked in the open in damp and chilly Kent overnight.

Next day started like a dream...and still drives like one

[conaero(tarquin)]

I think damp and cold take a while to get round all of the car. If you garage them, your going to be on a winner

...oh, joy of joys, my 'CODE' light has just come on (and now gone off).......damp pants again!!

[ravix]

3200gt said:

Weak battery?

Might be, or lack of charge as I'm using the winter electrics more (seats, demist. lights etc) for 10 minute journeys. I only drive it a little through the week as I use my company car for daily jaunts.

I'll give the Mas some miles over Xmas and see how it holds up.

Cheers

[3200gt]

ravix said:

3200gt said:

Weak battery?

Might be, or lack of charge as I'm using the winter electrics more (seats, demist. lights etc) for 10 minute journeys. I only drive it a little through the week as I use my company car for daily jaunts.

I'll give the Mas some miles over Xmas and see how it holds up.

Cheers

Invest in a trickle charger or put one on your xmas list. with low battery power these cars do all kinds of strange things.

[the.raven]

Mine lives outside in all weathers and can be a bit lumpy sometimes but generally seems ok in the cold / wet. Had a lot a bad rain recently in the Midlands and got a check engine light staying on. Spoke to Mario at Autoshield and he said probably be because of the rain - went back to the Maz that night and the engine light was off and all ok!!
Did have a starting problem recently though, which turned out to be the crankshaft firing sensor. Took a bit of finding but its worth bearing in mind if you have some starting problems. The way the sensor is fitted can lead to weathering and then a fail. The engine will turn over and over but will just not fire. This was intermittant and very frustrating. It only cost 14 quid for the part from `Graypaul` but could take hours and hours to find.

[conaero(tarquin)]

Had exactly the same fault on my Alfa Sportwagon, it would not start if you warmed the car up then left it for about 45mins. £14 and an hour to fit, probably the same part.