110 200tdi starting problem

russ.star · Dec 2, 2013

Hi all ,

I have recently purchased a 110 CSW 1993

Been good as gold but with the dropping temperature last 2 weeks has been reluctant to start cranks over fine just does not fire up till 15th or so attempt

New battery fitted
Checked relay on pre heat
Check voltage on glow plugs

Annoying thing is I have a series 2a with 200tdi and this starts first time every time .

( apologies if this has been asked before )

ebbadger · Dec 2, 2013

sounds like a possible air in fuel issue, if u get air seeping in overnight it'll take a bit to crank it out

although i'd first try a new fuel filter

cheers steve

russ.star · Dec 2, 2013

Thanks ,

Fuel filter ordered.

Fingers crossed.

defender11069 · Dec 2, 2013

if its letting fuel drain back into tank could be lift pump mine was doing the same thing

zeaphod · Dec 2, 2013

My 200tdi did this when one of the bolts on the injector fuel return line worked a little bit loose. Not enough to leak much, but enough to let air in. Is everything OK after the first start of the day?

SmileySteve · Dec 2, 2013

What are glow plugs like?
These are cheap as chips, I fitted new ones as one was dodgy, also got heavy duty battery and now if its frosty just give it up to 20 seconds on the glow then it starts first hit.
Subsequent starts during the day only need a few seconds.

Fuel / air suggestion also very valid,

-Defender110- · Dec 2, 2013

you have checked the voltage on the plugs... but have you actually bench tested them to see they actually operate? just a thought....

russ.star · Dec 2, 2013

It's just initial start through the day it's fine and starts on first turn of key .

I checked glow plug resistance as per the Haynes Bible.

trax · Dec 2, 2013

russ.star said:
It's just initial start through the day it's fine and starts on first turn of key .

I checked glow plug resistance as per the Haynes Bible.

lots startt without glows in this weather. i'd be looking for leak back. check all the pipes, washers etc.

russ.star · Dec 4, 2013

Hmmmm...

Guys , went out to land rover this morning to investigate starting problem.

Had socket set ready to replace glow plugs new fuel filter new lift pump.

But thought i would try and start it first and would you believe it . STARTED FIRST TIME ????

Any ideas ?

trax · Dec 4, 2013

russ.star said:
Hmmmm...

Guys , went out to land rover this morning to investigate starting problem.

Had socket set ready to replace glow plugs new fuel filter new lift pump.

But thought i would try and start it first and would you believe it . STARTED FIRST TIME ????

Any ideas ?

first time i've been asked to diagnose why a vehicle works properly

zeaphod · Dec 5, 2013

russ.star said:
Hmmmm...

Guys , went out to land rover this morning to investigate starting problem.

Had socket set ready to replace glow plugs new fuel filter new lift pump.

But thought i would try and start it first and would you believe it . STARTED FIRST TIME ????

Any ideas ?

Because it knows. It will work fine until you're in a hurry. :smash:

russ.star · Dec 5, 2013

After a lot of head scratching found the problem was with my hidden kill switch not making properly .

:doh::doh::

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