Seat Leon electrical starting problems

Car: Seat Leon
Variant: 1.8
Model Year: 2001
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
sometimes when i try to start the car i turn the key and the whole dashboard goes blank and the car does not start if i open the drivers door and close it then turn the key sometimes the car starts or it doenn't and i have to open the door again and start the process again the only thing is it doesn't happen everytime sometimes i get in and it starts no problem. has anyone experienced this problem and knows a fix i'm at my wits end and about to put a match to the car:(
Posted: Jan 11, 2009 (15 years ago)
possible engine wireing loom fault. these have been known to cause all sorts of problems. also could be battery connections or problem in fuse box.hope this helps
Posted Feb 1, 2009 (15 years ago)

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