Intermitant Start Issue

[Bearface]

Hi everybody.

Apologies if this has been asked before or is a really simple issue.

Basically over the last 3 days, my 04 plate 182 has had slight issues starting in the morning. When I try starting it for the first time it starts very reluctantly (ie goes to 500ish RPM for a second and then to a normal idle) or doesn't start at all.
Then on the 2nd attempt, immediately after, it starts fine, no drama whatsoever. It also sounds and drives fine.

Is there anything I should be looking at as 1st port of call to sort this? My 1st thought (rightly or wrongly) was the air filter but it's only 6 months old and the car has probably only done 2k miles tops since then.

Apologies again if this seems trivial but any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Rob

 

[Amos91]

Could try cleaning the TDC sensor.

 

[Bearface]

Thanks!

I'll give it a go!

 

[MartinR]

Clean the throttle body out too.

 

[aucky]

Sounds like the fuel pressure regulator losing line pressure over night, which is fairly common. Try turning the key 2 turns (but not to start the engine), then off, then forward and start. This will prime the fuel pump twice and should start straight away.
Just a thought