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Further update : I did not get a chance at the weekend to check relays but I did plug in code reader and got 01134-100, which, Google tells me, is Alarm horn/circuit fault. The alarm did not sound when I pretended to break in. I wonder if this fault can be linked to fuel pump not priming when opening the door??

I only know from the V5C the date of first registration was June 2011. Thanks for spending your time on this Breezy_Pete. It is much appreciated

Further update: Yes, Breezy_Pete. Just done a test and the lights on audible warning does work.

Update : Breezy_Pete you could be onto something regarding the driver's door. This morning I got daughter to start car after pausing with only the ignition on for 10 to 15 seconds before turning the key to start. It started perfectly normally. Where can I see a circuit diagram for my 2011 Mk2 Fab, so I can check out the door lock and priming functions circuit and wiring?

Thankyou for your replies. I didn't know that the pump should run on opening the drivers door. I shall check at the weekend when I get home.

My 3 cylinder, CGPA, 12v engine is struggling to start after it's not been used overnight. It turns over OK but coughs and splutters. On second attempt it starts straight away, as it has always done on the first turn of the key up to recently. My VAG code reader does not show any fault codes. I'm wondering if the cause is lack of petrol fuel pressure caused by a failed non return valve. Is there a a NRV in the fuel system? Or could there be an auto choke process that isn't working as it should? TIA

I had the same problem last summer. I cured it (after some Googling) by cleaning and then wiping both sides of the the whole length of the part of the belt that goes into the drum with a silicon spray. And also a squirt of silicon (not much) into the drum mechanism after removing the trim to gain access.

The flexi needs replacing on my 1.2, CGPA petrol engine. As the front end of the flexi is very close to where the pipe starts to bend up to the cat, I'm wondering if welding the new one in will be necessary, rather than clamping. Has anyone come across this problem when replacing the flexi section only? TIA

On my HTP engine I did not have to remove the inlet manifold to get at the crank position sensor. I got away with undoing the (5 I think) bolts that hold the manifold to the head and then pushing the manifold against the bulkhead. There was enough flexibility in the wiring and hoses etc. to be able to reach down to the sensor without having to do any more dismantling.

Yes thanks. Yesterday I gave it a waggle and it works fine. I have given the selector mechanism a quirt of WD. Thank you for your input.

This morning I could not change gear (5 speed manual) and had to leave car at home. Last night I had to negotiate some floods. Is there a connection?

Are the backs of your rear seats secured correctly?

I'm sorry to read about your problems Jogon. I replaced the coil packs. Like you I was concerned about arcing etc. I could only find replacement rubbers on line from China and I wasn't able to wait for delivery. I did not know Skoda called them coil pack towers. I searched under coil pack rubbers. Good luck.

My 1.2, 12 valve, petrol never starts on first turn of the key (hot or cold). It cranks over normally but will only start when I return the key and then turn it a second time. Then it starts straight away and idles and drives normally. I get no codes on my VW code reader and no warning lights. I can hear the in tank fuel pump running for a few seconds on each turn of the key. I'm wondering if there is a non return valve in the system somewhere that is meant to retain pressure for the next start? Any ideas on the cause would be very welcome. TIA.

Why does my 1.2, 12v, CGPA never start on first turn of the ignition key but always starts on the second turn of the key (hot or cold)? It's only behaved like this since I recently changed the timing chain etc. (involving removing throttle body and inlet manifold). Once started it idles and runs perfectly. No codes are shown on my (fairly basic) reader. No warning lights on dash. Have I disturbed something when doing the chain? TIA