my car won't start- any ideas- diesel peugot 406?

Question

battery light comes on- checked diesel- any ideas why it doesn't seem to catch when i rev-thanks

Answer 1

a bit more information required (ie does the engine turn over when you turn the key ) there are too many things it could be
But.... a common problem is 1 or more heater plugs not working, you could try turning the ignition on wait for the glow plug (heater plug) light to go out then turn the ignition off & back on again, wait for the light to go out again, repeat this three or four times then turn the key right round to start it

If this works then you have faulty glow plugs and you will need to get them changed

Hope this helps

Answer 2

I never worked on a Puegeot but a diesel is basically a diesel by principle anyway.
The distribution pump has an electrical connection and if for some reason it came off it won't start. That is how it shuts off by removing the electrical current. A diesel should run if you have compression, air, and fuel! (doesn't require spark) So check all three. But I would bet you have a electrical situation even possibly a fuse for the pump. Check all your fuses too!

Answer 3

More than likely glow plugs burnt out , If your not tec minded they are the four plugs on the front of the engine they look a little like spark plugs . disconnect the wire to each of them run a wire from the positive side of your battery to each in tum the ones that do not show a small spark are shot , diesels will not normally start if more than one is burnt out . dont worry about the spark it is very low voltage

Answer 4

As you're saying its a deisel, then your fault is with the gasoline pump. there's a solenoid it really is activated throughout the time of chilly commence, and switches over even as warmed up. Yours for sure doesnt artwork good. Sorry, yet it really is an expensive fault to fix, the pump must be bumped off and checked over by technique of a pro. Lucas are ultimate, verify the phone e book for one close to you. might want to be worth sourcing a change pump, might want to be more cost-efficient and they might take an element ex. on the defective unit. also want a pro to get rid of the pump and re-time the change unit. even if it really is achieved incorrectly and is in basic terms a million degree out, the motorized vehicle wont commence.

Answer 5

You have my sympathy. I've had so many problems recently with my car blowing fuses on the ignition circuit (so check your fuses). Every time I take it to a garage, I have to leave straightaway because the mechanics can't stop laughing when I tell them I'm having problems with a Rover 45.

Answer 6

See the Peugeot dealer, are you sure someone didn't put gas in the tank? How is the fuel gauge looking?

Answer 7

if it has the old key pad were you have to put your pin code in the is chances it is that which means your fuel pump needs to be looked at

Answer 8

Oil?

Answer 9

Dead battery?

Answer 10

dirty fuel filter