thewick 0 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 My 09 Auris TR has always started first try, despite standing outside through heavy frost, snow, and the worst weather that Britain can throw at it.This morning, however, after a wet and windy but mild night, I had to call out my rescue club, as it wouldn't even stutter.My Battery was still well-charged and turning the engine over briskly, but the mechanic started the engine by connecting some sort of boost device to the terminals.He said there was a known problem with the Auris, as in bad weather the tappets stuck open, the engine was flooded when starting was attempted, and there were no precautions and no action that anyone could take to prevent or remedy the problem.Could this be correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
+Steve 2,642 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 To be honest i have never heard of it... probably why you not had many responses as it may not be true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thewick 0 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Thanks - it's frustrating not knowing if there is an identifiable cause that can be countered, and concerning that it might happen again without warning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mistermena 95 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Is this Diesel or Petrol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thewick 0 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Petrol - the fumes were very heavy when the engine did start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mistermena 95 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Petrol - the fumes were very heavy when the engine did start.I wonder if something like this could help them not sticking with the varnish that's a byproduct of combustion?http://www.powerenhancer.co.uk/product.php/385/archoil-ar6200-fuel-modification-complex--combustion--burn-rate-modifier-lubricanthttp://www.powerenhancer.co.uk/product.php/430/archoil-ar6400-professional-polyetheramine-concentrate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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