Starting problem Any suggestions please.

[smithy7861]

Hi Guys

Im looking for a little help with this one, I Recently purchased a 02 Golf Gti 2.0 8v , I Love the car, but have noticed on my initial start in the morning or when I have not stated the car for a number of hours it has a dead spot on turning for a moment then it fires up, but seems to be fine and start up no problem anytime after that, until ive left it for a few hours or the next morning, im baffled, checked leads of the battery, fuel pump is turning when I put my key into ignition, any suggestions???

Thanks Guys

[GTi_James]

its winter, and the fact that the 2.slows have a problem with oil thickening in the cold will pobably cause this

[smithy7861]

Hi James

Thanks for your reply but what do you mean by the 2 slows?

[GTi_James]

sorry lol i was taking the p!ss, the 2.0l are a bit grumpy on oil so you'll find that short journeys and cold starts in winter will cause a few issues with gunk, nothing to really worry abou, just top up with a desent oil when needs be

[houston]

itll be the starter motor, cold weather affects them like this, dont worry about it as long as it starts

[dan2252]

could be geting ready for a battery

[smithy7861]

Cheers guys for the info 

[smithy7861]

Duff Battery causing the problem £104 later and running sweet, cheers guys for your help 

[navmk4gti]

£104 for a battery 

[smithy7861]

Yeah mate, I went for the heavy duty option