Starting Problems

[Nellington]

Just managed to get the moter the way I like it (i.e. working....) and it has started playing up again.
When I turn the key in the ignition there is a pause in the stage before the engine start for the Glow plugs to warm up, when these are ready there is a beep (at least I assume that's what it's for?!?!).
For some reason it is now taking at least 3 times longer to beep and the engine won't start first time. It is now taking between 6-8 attempts before she will start and even then I have to really pump the gas to keep her going.
Once she is going she is fine and drives perfectly.

Could this be a glow plug problem?? I assume it is but I can't see why this would cause a massive cloud of smoke (which has never happened previously) when she starts. Any suggestions??

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

WHAT colour is the smoke ?

What fuel are you running ?

[MattF]

Glowplugs or glowplug fuse.

[Nellington]

WHAT colour is the smoke ?

What fuel are you running ?

Diesel, smoke is quite light.

[sledge]

Diesel, smoke is quite light.

is it black or grey?

[Nellington]

is it black or grey?

Grey.

[Apache]

Agree with other posts. No glow power, or knackered plugs.

[Nellington]

So change plugs and/or fuse, if that fails kick car and take it to a garage!!
I thought that's what the problem might have been from looking at other posts, but thought it would be worth checking before I start taking everything to bits, Cheers chaps!!

[AuldNick]

Check heater plugs and change if required then / and clean fuel system with Forte additive.

[charvell]

So change plugs and/or fuse, if that fails kick car and take it to a garage!!
I thought that's what the problem might have been from looking at other posts, but thought it would be worth checking before I start taking everything to bits, Cheers chaps!!

Have you checked the bateries?

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Sorry Nellington, your post in 'General' has put you in the frame for a vote !!

[Nellington]

Have you checked the bateries?

I thought it might have been the batteries as the glow plugs were only replaced a few months ago but the Battery meter in the cab is showing normal.

[pops]

Sorry Nellington, your post in 'General' has put you in the frame for a vote !!

glad to see your on the case trev book him a spot
RAKE UM AND STACK UM Trev

[LURCH]

Got anything plugged in ciggy lighter, mine used to play up if your running something in there eg. radar gun detector or sat nav.

[Woodzie]

When the glow plug light gos out are you getting the CLICK fron the glow plug relay about 5 - 10 seconds later