#1: Have to wait before starting Author: haggis120, Location: scotlandPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:37 pm ---- Hi, I have a problem that has just started. I have to turn ignition on and wait till dash lights go out air bag etc.. before I can start the engine.
If I try to start it before it will not start and then I have to leave it for five or ten minutes as it will not start even if I wait till the lights go out.
Any ideas would be great. thanks
A 2002 206 1.4 hdi Last edited by haggis120 on Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:44 pm; edited 1 time in total
#2: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:24 am ---- Worn glow plugs when were they last changed?
#3: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: haggis120, Location: scotlandPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:31 am ---- I dont know when I have only had the car 4 months. Will check this out. Cheers
#4: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: Ash, Location: Running from Ant and Lee and Adam...........Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:44 am ---- It's a 9 year old derv.. Let it warm it's plugs. If it struggles to start, let it warm them again.
#5: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: haggis120, Location: scotlandPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:51 am ---- I can understand that but why do I have to leave it for 5 to 10 mins until I try again?
#6: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: 20619d, Location: barnstaplePosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:36 am ---- try changing glow plug rely to as mine had same probably and did that and put new glow plugs in and now starts fine
#7: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: haggis120, Location: scotlandPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:39 am ---- Cheers! where is the glow plug relay at?
#8: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: 20619d, Location: barnstaplePosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:43 am ----
haggis120 wrote:
Cheers! where is the glow plug relay at?
mine was behind my batt box. it was b olted to side of it. mine a 1.9d so might be in diff place.
#9: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: Steve206, Location: UKPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:06 am ---- Doubt its glow plugs, you wouldnt be using them at this temperature. Can you hear the engine priming ok?
#10: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: MRyan89, Location: Home: Fleet, Hampshire, Uni: Portsmouth!Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:36 am ---- I normally just wait until the stop light and abs lights etc turn off anyway, its better to let it prime itself!
#11: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: DanPug206, Location: BirminghamPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 4:42 am ---- I always let my lights go out before attempting a start up, takes 5 seconds then your off.
#12: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:19 am ---- Check the battery.
#13: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: paul_c, Location: UKPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:26 am ----
haggis120 wrote:
Hi, I have a problem that has just started. I have to turn ignition on and wait till dash lights go out air bag etc.. before I can start the engine.
If I try to start it before it will not start and then I have to leave it for five or ten minutes as it will not start even if I wait till the lights go out.
Any ideas would be great. thanks
A 2002 206 1.4 hdi
When you say "not start" does the engine turn over at normal starting speed but not fire; or does it turn over slowly or not at all? Or some other issue?
#14: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: Antknee, Location: ManchesterPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:40 am ----
Steve206 wrote:
Doubt its glow plugs, you wouldnt be using them at this temperature. Can you hear the engine priming ok?
#15: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: haggis120, Location: scotlandPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:56 am ---- Paul-c, the engine turns over just fine.
Steve206, what does the engine priming sound like?
This has just started it didnt matter weather I left the lights to go out or not.
#16: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: paul_c, Location: UKPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:59 am ---- Sounds like dodgy fuel pump or pipework to me. When was the fuel filter last changed, and was a genuine part or decent aftermarket, or cheap filter used?
#17: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: haggis120, Location: scotlandPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:35 pm ---- I have 1500 miles till my next service and the filter is due to be changed. Last one was dealer fitted.
#18: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: paul_c, Location: UKPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:38 pm ---- Worth a good look at it, and the fuel pipework. Its possible for rubber low pressure lines to crack, and/or the top of a fuel filter to rust, this causes small holes and air is drawn in which causes misfires and/or poor or non starting. With 1500 miles to go, it would probably be worthwhile changing the fuel filter early - other things such as a blockage in it, or excessive water in the diesel, can cause non starting or running too. I don't suppose you ever let the fuel tank run really low, at any stage? This can draw debris into the fuel system.
Also, how many miles has the car done?
#19: Re: Have to wait before starting Author: haggis120, Location: scotlandPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:42 pm ---- Thats a good idea I will go and service the car then see what happens. It has done 107000 miles.
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