sorry its been so long for a reply, been super busy, but then I think of replying in the middle of the day, by the time I get home I forget :/
anyways, I havent done anything with the car because as pcb mentioned, I dont think the egr could be the cause, so Ive been doing some things trying to narrow it down. not sure if this is connected, but after reading pcb's comment it might make sense.
I havent noticed anything untoward while the key is in the ignition such as flickering, but something that has been going on for literally a couple years comes to mind, sometimes when I try cranking the engine, it wont do anything, maybe a little click, usually I need to release then press the clutch in while the key is still turned in the start position for it to crank, but something I need to cycle the key as well as the clutch before it starts, this can happen in any condition, cold start, hot start, wet start... etc
this first happened 3+ years ago, and eventually I had the starter replaced, since one time it just wouldnt crank at all (and of course, I was OOT at the time) thankfully it would bump start so I was able to get home. after replacing the starter, it went away for about 6-7 mos, then started happening again, and has been happening since, and is starting to become more frequent.
is it possible the clutch safety could be the cause of all these issues ?
my thinking is when Im really pulling, I also slam the clutch harder than I normally would.
or maybe the loose wire at the ignition ?
I actually can take it back to that particular mechanic as it is a shop in good standing, just slightly lacking in competence with certain mechanics....
anyways, I havent done anything with the car because as pcb mentioned, I dont think the egr could be the cause, so Ive been doing some things trying to narrow it down. not sure if this is connected, but after reading pcb's comment it might make sense.
I havent noticed anything untoward while the key is in the ignition such as flickering, but something that has been going on for literally a couple years comes to mind, sometimes when I try cranking the engine, it wont do anything, maybe a little click, usually I need to release then press the clutch in while the key is still turned in the start position for it to crank, but something I need to cycle the key as well as the clutch before it starts, this can happen in any condition, cold start, hot start, wet start... etc
this first happened 3+ years ago, and eventually I had the starter replaced, since one time it just wouldnt crank at all (and of course, I was OOT at the time) thankfully it would bump start so I was able to get home. after replacing the starter, it went away for about 6-7 mos, then started happening again, and has been happening since, and is starting to become more frequent.
is it possible the clutch safety could be the cause of all these issues ?
my thinking is when Im really pulling, I also slam the clutch harder than I normally would.
or maybe the loose wire at the ignition ?
I actually can take it back to that particular mechanic as it is a shop in good standing, just slightly lacking in competence with certain mechanics....