VW golf 98 1.4 petrol with starting problem

peace2804

Hi, I currently drive a VW golf 98 1.4 petrol with 140k miles on the clock, in the last 4 years the only issue that I had was linked to the battery, nothing was starting, no lights....nothing so the entire battery was changed, 1 year later I noticed that the car had a starting problem especially if i drive it for a short distance, there are two scenarios:

1 - I start the car normally but the engine revs for about 3 to 4 minutes, then I move the car

2 - The car doesn't start so I have to keep my foot on the accelerator to start the engine (even though I know it's not good) and the engine will rev also for about 3 to 4 min

The car is serviced constantly, and each time I start the car the engine revs for about 3 minutes. what could be the problem? I was hoping to reach 250k - 300k before I get rid off it.

Nissan doctor

When the car is fully warmed up will it start normally?

Pressing the accelerator before you start the engine on a modern fuel injected car does nothing as no fuel is injected until the engine is turned over.

SeanPuddin

Firstly test the alternator.