T5 reluctant to start when engine is hot

[ambu-phil]

My 2003 S40 T5 has just started playing up when starting the engine whilst hot. Starts from cold perfectly, but when the engine is hot the engine turns over fine but doesn't 'catch' as quickly as when cold. Once started it runs fine. Any ideas will be much appreciated

[bailes1992]

When was it's last good service and when were the sparkplugs last changed?

[ambu-phil]

It is 2k of its next service, and was going to change the plugs this time anyway... Might run some injector and line cleaner through it - what you think?

[bailes1992]

My Mum got similar problems on her focus and a good service sorted it with new plugs, fuel filters, air filters etc.

[AlanG]

It is 2k of its next service, and was going to change the plugs this time anyway... Might run some injector and line cleaner through it - what you think?

Try Forte my friend. Not cheap. About £15 retail,but very effective and well respected. Worked a treat on my T5 when it had starting issues.

[ctautos@btinternet.com]

the starter motor is the norm

[ambu-phil]

Where would I get some Forte from? The engine is turning over fine, just not firing as quickly as it should.

[ctautos@btinternet.com]

go to website they can help there

[t4 chump]

whe u turn the car off do let the cooling fan kick in before? i some times have this problem with my t4 i found that doing this it doesnt take long to catch when warm