Td5 won't start

Hi
I have changed fuel filter and oil filter and oil today on td5 defender 2005.
I have overfilled the oil by what I think is 2 liters. At first the car started but now it won't start, when I crank the engine I get a flashing check engine light and will not start. Is there a sensor that stops it from starting due to overfilling oil??????????:

I have now realised that the problem is no fuel getting to engine, but still have not started the engine it is still cranking but no start, not even close.
could it be the crank case sensor
could it be purge valve on fuel filter
could it be I need a new fuel pump

The pump is working but maybe there is not enough pressure
I have checked the ECU and there is no oil

Please help would be much appreciated

Jason td5 said:

I have now realised that the problem is no fuel getting to engine, but still have not started the engine it is still cranking but no start, not even close.
could it be the crank case sensor
could it be purge valve on fuel filter
could it be I need a new fuel pump

The pump is working but maybe there is not enough pressure
I have checked the ECU and there is no oil

Please help would be much appreciated

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have you checked the fuel cut off switch?

Did you fill the fuel filter before fitting it?

Have you purged the fuel system?

hi
yes i checked that and all seems fine, Im lost?????????

No i did not fill the fuel filter,
but have purged it or at least i think i have

Jason td5 said:

No i did not fill the fuel filter,
but have purged it or at least i think i have

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If you don't fill the fuel filter first it can take up to 10 purge cycles before it'll start. Give it 3 or 4 purge cycles and then hold the accelerator down to the floor and crank.

Ive tried purging the air out by running the fuel pump on and off.
I've disconnected the fuel line at the engine bloke turned the fuel pump on and fuel is coming out.
Ive run the battery flat 2 times trying to purge and start
?????????

Jason td5 said:

Ive tried purging the air out by running the fuel pump on and off.
I've disconnected the fuel line at the engine bloke turned the fuel pump on and fuel is coming out.
Ive run the battery flat 2 times trying to purge and start
?????????

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You did remove the sealing washer from the previous filter before fitting the new one I take it?

To purge it....

turn the ignition on and wait for the fuel pump to stop priming. When it does (it can be a few mins), pump the accelerator pedal 5 times. The fuel pump should start back up and the management light will flash. Again wait until it stops and repeat the process another 2 or 3 times. If the fuel pump is still sounding gargly it still has air in it. When you are happy that you have given it several purge procedures, hold the throttle pedal to the floor and crank. DO NOT PUMP THE PEDAL. HOLD IT TO THE FLOOR. If it doesn't start in 30 seconds stop cranking and allow the starter to cool before trying again.

what do mean by...
You did remove the sealing washer from the previous filter before fitting the new one I take it?

If you mean the rubber seal on old filter yes i have removed it as the new filter has a new one.

Ive tried the purging like you say at least 20 times and still nothing

just tried what you say about purging and still nothing.
could the problem be something else ?????

Jason td5 said:

what do mean by...
You did remove the sealing washer from the previous filter before fitting the new one I take it?

If you mean the rubber seal on old filter yes i have removed it as the new filter has a new one.

Ive tried the purging like you say at least 20 times and still nothing

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It's not unkown to leave the old seal on by mistake (sometimes they stay on the filter housing after the filter is removed).

Is the fuel pump still gurgling when it is priming?

did it even attempt to fire after purging? Was there any smoke from the exhaust?

also could it be the stop solenoid ???????

no attempt to fire at all no smoke, nothing

Fuel pump has a bit of a scream for 2 seconds then sounds normal

my tank is low with about 10 - 15 liters remaining, would that make a difference ??

Jason td5 said:

also could it be the stop solenoid ???????

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No. TD5's don't have one.

You didn't go anywhere near the crankshaft sensor wiring did you?

yes I had it out and cleaned it but only after i found this problem.
its in a difficult place to see well the wiring so not to sure really

Jason td5 said:

yes I had it out and cleaned it but only after i found this problem.
its in a difficult place to see well the wiring so not to sure really

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It could be that you damaged to wiring or dropped the spacer (if it had one) when you removed the sensor.

well thanks a lot for your advise, I will continue tomorrow morning and try to get it started, will check in first thing in the morning to see if any other ideas. thanks all......
will hopefully be able to tell you all the solution soon