Originally Posted by Wilsy

Hi all,

Is there anyone in the UK can take a look at a problem with my XFire?

Symptoms:

Starts from cold first time, everytime

Once warm key in, turn, turns over but doesnt start - key out, turn, turns over but doesnt start, key out, turn, turns over but doesnt start - key out, turn, turns over and starts. Sometimes I can feel some movement on the clutch pedal before it fires, like its freed something. Sometimes it will start on the second attempt, sometimes it takes 3 or 4 tries.

Note:

Mine will also start (both from cold and warm) without being in first gear.

I would rather try and get a knowledgeable XFire enthusiast to take a look than trust a garage.

Willing to travel up to 100 miles (ish) from Preston. I'm not asking this question to get something done for free, more than happy to pay good money for your time etc - just want my pride and joy fixing, properly

P.S. If you're happy to service the car whislt its there even better. Again, happy to pay for this and will bring all the parts which you recommend.

Originally Posted by oledoc2u

Since it's a stick, could be the lock-out switch on the clutch. Switch keeps you from starting it in gear with the clutch engaged. Starting and running rough, cranshaft position sensor, no start at all, or quits when warm and no starting at all, RCM. Relay Control Modul. Bad solding on it's circuit board. There are threads on here that discuss these issues if you care to use the search feature and see which one closely describes your problem. Good luck, as I would come take a look at it, but cost might be a problem....lol