20-02-2013, 10:09 AM
As I mentioned in a recent thread I started, I'm having cold start issues with my 306 DT (Phase 1).
Changed the glow plugs a couple of weeks back as assumed that was my cause, but problem still there.
Sometimes it will take ages and numerous attempts to get her started. Other times, like this morning, I turned ignition on, then off after glow plug light went out, and repeated this about four times and it kicked over straight away. Soon as she's warm then she will start without a problem.
I've also been trying to use a mini set of jump leads, one end on glow plug and other on positive battery terminal but don't know if this is even helping as I don't get a spark when I touch the battery terminal.
Couldn't be glow plug relay? Glow plug light comes on ok and goes out. Also, when ignition is switched on there is a faint constant hum which I'm sure is just normal where power is switched on for glow plugs and they're heating up, right?
Worth mentioning that my alternator is buggered as battery light is on faintly constantly but I have another one to fit at the weekend.
Any suggestions would be awesome guys!
Changed the glow plugs a couple of weeks back as assumed that was my cause, but problem still there.
Sometimes it will take ages and numerous attempts to get her started. Other times, like this morning, I turned ignition on, then off after glow plug light went out, and repeated this about four times and it kicked over straight away. Soon as she's warm then she will start without a problem.
I've also been trying to use a mini set of jump leads, one end on glow plug and other on positive battery terminal but don't know if this is even helping as I don't get a spark when I touch the battery terminal.
Couldn't be glow plug relay? Glow plug light comes on ok and goes out. Also, when ignition is switched on there is a faint constant hum which I'm sure is just normal where power is switched on for glow plugs and they're heating up, right?
Worth mentioning that my alternator is buggered as battery light is on faintly constantly but I have another one to fit at the weekend.
Any suggestions would be awesome guys!
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