#16: Re: Struggling to start Author: TY-HDI, Location: ChesterPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:37 am ---- Noticed today that the coil instrument on dash doesnt come on before i try to start, should it always?
The coil is the diesel pre heat warning light.
#17: Re: Struggling to start Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:13 pm ---- Glow plugs only work when its minus degrees
#18: Re: Struggling to start Author: TY-HDI, Location: ChesterPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:09 pm ---- Today was -4 in Chester
#19: Re: Struggling to start Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:26 pm ---- only 0.5 sec preheating at that temperature
#20: Re: Struggling to start Author: TY-HDI, Location: ChesterPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:30 pm ---- Having just read through a project thread, could it be egr related? I had mine removed on my 306 for years no problem?
#21: Re: Struggling to start Author: Seabook, Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:37 pm ---- mine was unplugged too, no problem to start this morning/ tonight where it was -5 outside.
it will take longer to warm up but it shouldn't affect starting
it takes about 4-5 sec cranking time though
#22: Re: Struggling to start Author: TY-HDI, Location: ChesterPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:33 am ---- Right had the battery tested again today. Does anyone know what cranking amp the hdi should have?
Bearing in mind i had driven it for about 20mins before I had it tested, at 400CA it passed, at 600 and 500 it failed. Sticker on battery isnt very clear as to what CA the battery is...
#23: Re: Struggling to start Author: gixxerkev, Location: wiltshirePosted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:01 am ---- Changed the battery on the Mrs. 1.4 Hdi yesterday as at -5 C it turned over 4 times then died, £70 for new battery and al'ls sorted now. Was the same battery as yours TY-HDI, and it was probably the original.
#24: Re: Struggling to start Author: TY-HDI, Location: ChesterPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:42 am ---- Ok thanks mate, think ill try a new battery and see what difference it makes.
#25: Re: Struggling to start Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:35 am ---- not sure...
mine has 540CCA
#26: Re: Struggling to start Author: TY-HDI, Location: ChesterPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:41 am ---- Iv ordered a new one now with 640ca. If that struggles i have a problem.ha
#27: Re: Struggling to start Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:44 am ---- what brand?
will be better from varta or bosch
#28: Re: Struggling to start Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:57 am ----
Seabook wrote:
not sure...
mine has 540CCA
My Varta has 610 CCA, starts a TU3 easily
#29: Re: Struggling to start Author: TY-HDI, Location: ChesterPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:50 am ---- Exide
#30: Re: Struggling to start Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:28 am ----
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