Hi all,

I have a 2004 coupe and the car has the following issues: -

1. From cold starts first time everytime. Then when its warm it sometimes starts first time, but sometimes it turns over really strong and wont fire. It always ends up starting but can sometimes take up to 5 turns of the ignition on and off before firing. (Note: Mine will start first time from cold in neutral and without the clutch depressed too - is this right?)

2. When you turn the key to on everything lights up on the dash including the warning lights cluster to the right, but the warning lights cluster to the left of the dash does not illuminate

Any ideas?

 

Crankshaft position sensor for the starting issue.

Either battery, or loose connection issue for the dash panel not working.

BC.

 

Thanks for this. Any more opinions before i run out and buy the crankshaft position sensor?

 

If your battery is over 3 years old, bring one of them home, too.

 

Would the battery cause these symptoms? Just dont want to buy a new battery if its not related to the problem