2003 TD5 starting problem

2003 TD5 starting problem, the vehicle will start after a time of turning over and over or going through the fuel priming sequence, The symptoms are as there is air getting into the fuel system, so far I have replaced the pressure switch on the engine where fuel goes into the engine. also I have changed the filter head at the drivers side rear and the problem still persists, Please can someone help?

have you done the purge procedure?

described in this artice: The Td5 Diesel engine

battenberg said:

have you done the purge procedure?

described in this artice: The Td5 Diesel engine

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Sounds like my problem all over again .... gas leaking past an injector copper washer, and into the fuel gallery.

Mine did this while still under warranty but I fixed it myself.

Purge fuel system # 2 - much better.

Insert key.
Turn IGN on but do NOT try to start engine.
Listen for fuel pump running.
When it stops, press throttle pedal to floor and release, FIVE TIMES, and pump will run again.
leave IGN ON all the time.
repeat as necessary, that is, when the pump stops, press throttle pedal to floor and release, FIVE TIMES, and pump will run again, and again, and again, and eventually the sloshing noise should change to a quieter more normal whine, and it might start.

Beware the FULL THROTTLE trick - it may flood the cylinders enough to prevent it from running.

Let me know in a PM if you get stuck or need a guide with the injector washers.

CharlesY