should have added that it was a magnet that was run over the engine.
AA reckoned it was something to do with start/stop valve - any ideas how much this would to fix
Mazda starting problems
You might have Mazda 6 starting problems because your battery is bad or because you have a damaged starter. You might also have problems if you have no gas in the vehicle.
is just one of so many problems. bad batterys from chevy. bad bcm's and ignitions keep you from starting too!
Exactly what problems are occurring?
It views problems in a different way starting in 8th grade usually
yes
what does it do
Yes, it can cause hard starting.
first you must determine if the problem is fuel, spark or air related since these are the three things you need for combustion or starting of the motor. fuel problems can be electrically related and must not be ruled out. the cars computer stores fault codes that can be scanned by your local mechanic or dealorship. most dealors will wave the fee for scanning the vehicle if you have the problem resolved at their facility.
There are a few issues that can cause starting problems in the Kia Sephia. Some include a bad or drained battery, faulty starter, or a bad alternator.
The most common cause of automobile starting problems; is the battery needs to be charged. When the battery will not take a charge. It needs to be replaced.
Once again you do Windows update.i think your problem will be resolved.