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BAD STARTING 2.4 DEISEL

Postby Kwak750ltd » Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:50 am

Hi all I'm hoping some one can point me in the right direction on my transit 2.4 diesel lwb high top. The problem seems to be first thing in the morning
I have to turn ignition on and off about five times before it will start and when it does start there is a big cloud of white smoke, i have changed the heater plugs but this has made no change so i was wondering if there is a cold start relay i change or would this not help.
Many thanks in advance.
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Re: BAD STARTING 2.4 DEISEL

Postby Airthies » Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:55 am

Check the glow plugs are getting power when you turn ignition on. There is a fuseable link in the wiring harness that can blow if your glow plugs failed shorter to earth rather than failing open circuit.

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Re: BAD STARTING 2.4 DEISEL

Postby Kwak750ltd » Sun Jan 21, 2024 5:27 pm

Hi thank you for the information i will have a look and see fingers crossed
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Re: BAD STARTING 2.4 DEISEL

Postby Kwak750ltd » Sun Jan 21, 2024 5:41 pm

Hi any idea where i can find this fuse in the wiring harness as just looked, but no luck

Many thanks phil
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Re: BAD STARTING 2.4 DEISEL

Postby knobby1 » Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:45 pm

Kwak750ltd wrote:Hi any idea where i can find this fuse in the wiring harness as just looked, but no luck

Many thanks phil


Mk6 or Mk7..?? You don't say which you have..??

Either way it will be by the engine bay fuse box.

Mk6 here:

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