problems starting

[mauricew]

I have a transit van with no glow plugs ,each time there is a cold spell I have problems starting ,even bought a new battery ,is there anything i can do before stsrting to remedy this problem and to get me started on these cold mornings.

[FredTransit]

Have a look over on the Mk3 board, you don't say what year yours is, but the principle is the same.

[Luke]

im guessing its a Di - how does it start normally , a Di in decent nick should start instantly! if it doesnt that will be the problem - and only get worse when its cold!!

[mauricew]

Its a d R reg 2 .500 cc had a new heavy duty diesel battery fitted lasdt week but still probns starting on cold mornings

[madmark]

sounds abit like the feul is draining back to the tank somehow!

[dan@dsfplumbing]

Yeah is it just slow turning or does it turn away merrily with no fire-up ??

[rover]

I would guess that its either a fuel starvation problem or the starter is dragging to many Amps.


Kev.

[mauricew]

it turns over merrily but no fire up,someone said press twice on accelerator then turn ignition key

[mauricew]

if it is strater dragging too many amps how do i go about correcting this,anyway thanks guys for your help

[rover]

If it turns over pretty quick then the starter if fine...

It may be just as simple as replacing the Fuel filter, which is the first thing I would suggest as its cheap.



Kev.

[FredTransit]

if it is strater dragging too many amps how do i go about correcting this,anyway thanks guys for your help

Replace it. It might just be behaving like a flat battery cos of the starter.