406 2.1DT bad starting

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macaroni
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406 2.1DT bad starting

Post by macaroni »

Now the weather has turned a bit parky, my 406 has become difficult to start. I have replaced the battery and glow plugs, to no avail. It is OK during the day once it has run, but in the mornings it take 4 or 5 goes to get it going.
Has anyone had to replace the glow plug relay on one of these?
Any other ideas?
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Post by arry_b »

Before you spend any more money - check that the relay isn't already working. A cheap 12V multimeter getween the glowplugs and earth should display a positive reading while the glowplug light as on and for a while afterwards. Incidentally Lidl supermarkets are doing a suitable one for £3.99 this week.
Also try pumping the diesel primer until is goes hard before the first start of the morning. If that helps check for air leaks in the fuel system rather than an electrical problem.
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