Starting issue
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:46 pm
Have had a bit of an issue with my 2004 Polo recently (usually really reliable) where it's been quite slow to start. I thought it was maybe weather-related to begin with but even as the temperature's risen over the last few weeks the issue has persisted. I didn't think much of it as it wasn't stopping me doing anything, but then the engine randomly cut out once or twice when I was slowing down (in traffic or coming up to the lights), so I've had to temporarily stop using the car in case it cuts out and I'm not able to get it started again. Any suggestions? I'm guessing it might be battery-related but I've given it one or two long runs which I thought would have charged the battery up. Sorry, I'm pretty clueless technically, if you've not guessed that already, otherwise I'd provide more detail! If I have to take it to the garage then so be it but I wondered if there might be another fix someone on here knew of. cheers