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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:10 am |
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Joined: Sep 13, 2012 Posts: 4
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I own a 206 HDI 1.4 litre Verve 2006 reg. First time ever, it would not start today. Engine turns but does not fire up. Thought it might be damp plugs but can't get cover off to access them. Can't find any clips to loosen and worried about breaking cover. Can anyone help please?
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:02 am |
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Joined: Jan 29, 2011 Posts: 6526
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Location: Westhoughton, Lancashire
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It's a HDI, it doesn't have plugs.
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:28 am |
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Hello macca. Thanks for that. I had just realised a few minutes ago and logged on to note my mistake. I think I have been so used to petrol cars in the past. I guess it means a trip to the garage. Thanks again
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:54 am |
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Joined: Nov 27, 2010 Posts: 11520
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Location: What's it to you? ? ?
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You havent accidently filled it with petrol by mistake?
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 11:39 am |
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Joined: Feb 21, 2012 Posts: 2277
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Location: west midlands
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macca1411 wrote: |
It's a HDI, it doesn't have plugs. |
glow plugs?
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:51 am |
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Hello both. Thanks for the replies. I have found out that there was air in the fuel system. By sqeezing the small, hard, rubber balloon connected to the fuel line, I could see air bubbles pass through and then the car was able to start. I think a visit to the garage is still called for to find out how the air is getting in. I have never let it run dry so I suspect a leak somewhere which is allowing the air in.
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:57 am |
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Joined: Nov 27, 2010 Posts: 11520
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1.4 HDI has a known weak spot for letting air in to the fuel system, 207 suffers from it as well.
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:55 am |
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I didn't know that although I have never had this trouble before in the 6 years I have had the car. Any idea how it gets in and how to get rid of it?
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:37 am |
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Joined: Feb 09, 2010 Posts: 1067
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Location: KENT
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mrbsi do you know where it lets air in? i noticed this a very long time ago in my 1.4 hdi but its never caused me problems would be good to know just in case lol
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