As above in subject, does this every time now. Takes about 5 seconds of turning over before car catches and starts, Runs fine after that. Well after a few minutes when car is warmed up.

Any ideas please?

 

When you go for a start turn the ignition on and wait for 5 secs or so (listen for fuel pump noise to reduce indicating fuel system is up to pressure) then try starting. This may not be answer but it sounds like a lack of fuel, this may be due to dud temp sensor kidding the ECU to have the wrong start conditions.

 

yeah i never make the final turn on the key until the pump whirring has stopped. Give this ago and see if its any better

 

Agree with both of the above, especially in the hot weather - fuel evaporation in the lines

 

Cheers guys, if i turn the key on and off a few times so its primed the system a few times it starts a lot better. Still not as well as it should do though.

 

had this problem with mine, replaced the fuel pump and it was fine

 

I will have a look on ebay and see if i can find a standard sti pump. Car is 7 years old now so suppose its due a change.