my seat ibiza just wont start :(

[seat_dude]

Hello,

I tried to start my Seat Ibiza today and it just wont start.

The engine seems to be turning but it then just "coughs" and dies. I will get the AA to have a look at it.

Since it is under 3 years old, any idea what the 3 year warranty covers?

 

[Nath.]

The 3 year warrenty covers prety much everything except brake discs/pads, clutch friction disc, exhaust and tyres. there is also a part of the warrenty that says that it doesn't cover any "adjustments" but this normally gets forgotten.

In your case you should deffo be covered.

It's not a 1.2 is it? If it is I hope it's not the timing chain that has jumped.........

 

[seat_dude]

thanks for the reply nath,

no, it is a 1.4 automatic. been busy with work, so will get aa to have a look at it over the weekend. do you think it is the spark plugs which have packed up?

 

[stezo2k]

sure does sound like sparkplugs, first thing i thought of when i read the thread. 3 years sounds about right for replacement

 

[seat_dude]

thanks for the reply stezo2,

how many spark plugs does the ibiza have? woudl they all pack up at the same time, i thought if even one would be working, there would be at least a bit of a growl from the engine?

 

[st10587]

i would say its more likely to be a coil then spark plug........

 

[seat_dude]

which is worse.

the coils going or the spark plugs going.

noob question, the coils are more easily accessible to the driver, correct? i think it was the coils which were going on my polo.

 

[stezo2k]

thanks for the reply stezo2k,

how many spark plugs does the ibiza have? woudl they all pack up at the same time, i thought if even one would be working, there would be at least a bit of a growl from the engine?

its 3 matey on the 1.2. yeah if youre not getting a bit of noise from the engine it may not be the sparkies

 

[conkerman]

Get it taken to the dealers, its their problem.

Conks

 

[seat_dude]

Get it taken to the dealers, its their problem.

Conks

thanks for the replies,

if it is not that sparkies, what do you think it may be? you think it is an under the warranty problem and hence i can get it fixed by the dealer?

 

[conkerman]

If the car is still under the warrantee, then I would lob it straight at a SEAT dealer.

If it it anything like failed coils or camchain, then it is definately not your problem.

I'd call you local dealer and give then an earful

Conks

 

[seat_dude]

If the car is still under the warrantee, then I would lob it straight at a SEAT dealer.

If it it anything like failed coils or camchain, then it is definately not your problem.

I'd call you local dealer and give then an earful

Conks

thanks for the reply,

would this include the spark plugs as well. all thes parts are covered under the 3 year warranty, correct?


if i get the sparkies/coils replaced by aa or rac, can i then claim it back from seat?