2007-01-04 07:13:12 · 2 answers · asked by RICHARD H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Are you allowing time for the combustion chamber heaters (glow plugs) to work?
You should turn on the ignition, but not operate the starter immediately. The glow-plug tell-tale light (an orange light with a coil-like symbol) should illuminate for between 2 and 10 seconds. Operate the starter as soon as this light goes out, and it should start easily.
The procedure is the same for all diesel engines, but a surprising number of people are unaware.
2007-01-04 23:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it just be the cold weather???
Maybe the starter motor is knackered.
Maybe the battery needs replacing/topping up.
Maybe low on oil so the starter motor is struggling.
Can you add more details please
2007-01-04 07:18:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋