Recent content by matt101

Thanks, Il have another look at it later and report back. Appreciate your help.

Thanks for the replies. I'm certain it's air, you can hear it and see the return line from the cooler jumping around, but you could be right.. I have checked the ecu (all looks dry) Harness has been replaced previously. The crankshaft sensor has also been replaced. I am using a hawkeye and it...

Thanks, I've tried the fuel purge several times, can hear air in the system the whole time it runs. I can't get any diagnostics to communicate either.

Hi, I have 2000 td5 discovery which won't start (not getting fuel) The pump is good (has been replaced with a known good unit) but it constantly just pushes air around the fuel system. Iv ruled out the air bleed valve as being the problem, the fpr has been replaced a year ago so I think I'm...

Thanks will do. Iv just gone and had a quick to now to make sure i know where I'm looking tomorrow and I pulled fuse 1 out, I found that the fuse has got black areas on, I checked the others and found similar on most. I have attached a pic of fuse 8. What would cause this? None of them are...

Ok thanks I will test this tomorrow. Your help is really appreciated with this. Will update with findings.

Glow plugs have been replaced with new plugs and a new glow plug relay also fitted. I have checked and they are getting power with ignition on so assume these are working ok (the old plugs were knackered)

@sierrafery I forgot to say the purge cycle makes no difference in the cold, it still takes several attempts to start. Also I have charged the battery fully, and also tried starting it with the charger switched to boost - still takes several attempts on cold mornings. The fuel and temp sensor...

Another update to this.... Starter repair kit didn't fix the issue, another known good replacement starter fitted, issue still present. The issue is 100% outside temperature related. The car has been parked since Saturday, went out this afternoon and it started first turn (11 degrees outside...

Repair kit fitted this morning and starter refitted. Tried starting, started second attempt... First attempt, turnt key, immediately went to start and died again, not so sure this was now my problem (but clearly not helping)I will leave it overnight and try again tomorrow. I guess if it's still...

Hi again, Tried bump starting again this morning and again she fired up straight away. I then removed the starter and checked the contacts in the solenoid. I found one side of the contacts had twisted?? This means that when the plunger goes down it's only making partial contact either side...

Thanks, I don't think it's draining too much power as iv tried starting with a charger connected and also jump leads. Il try the bump start again tomorrow, if it starts first time il remove and strip the starter and see what the contacts look like. Thanks again, I will update tomorrow.

Hi all, Iv just tried bump starting it and it started straight away. Does this indicate a dodgy starter motor? I'm going to try a bump start again in the morning just to confirm Thanks

Not sure where the oil has come from, it's just seems to be on the crank sensor plug and wiring? No signs anywhere else. It apparently had a new clutch fitted before i brought it so maybe it's something they done? There was also no "o" ring on the sensor, presumably there should be? I have...

Update... I decided to check the starter connections today whilst still waiting for the fuel pressure kit to arrive. When underneath the car I found a wire wrapped up and twisted around the clutch slave cylinder pipe. The wire goes to the oil filter housing? It's a white wire, and I found a...