Starting Problems

I have a 2.5 DSE that has starting problems - any suggestions please!

When it is hot the glow plug light does not come on the the its cranks like some old granny.. Tis horrible.. but after about 20 seconds it starts as usual and runs fine.

Resently, in the last few days it is being a pain when cold too, it really struggles to start when cold and when it does sends out a hiddous amount of smoke.

Any help would be really appreciated!

Thanks

the cold start problem is either a spill off pipe leaking or a glow plug issue, check them first. the hot start is a well known issue and is due to wear in the diesel pump, there is a hot start fix box thats advertised on ebay for around 20 quid but if your handy with a solidering iron you can buy the relay from maplins and make your own. do a search on hot start problems, theres loads of posts about it.

tim69er said:

cranks like some old granny..

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What do you mean by that exactly?

Is your charging circuit/battery in good shape?

thanks for that...

The car has a new battery and is charging fine - so there is no issues there.

It tries to turn over when you start it but just does not have the power to turn itself over - and as it is doing this it sends out a hell of a black smoke signal!