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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: espen22 on 10 June 2010, 11:07:01

Title: Omega 2.0 dti Glow plug problem
Post by: espen22 on 10 June 2010, 11:07:01

Hi, i have a 2.0 dti, and it has a very common problem that many solves with uncommon methods..

When i start the car with cold engine, it starts just fine.
But if the car stands for 3 hours, its nearly impossible to start.
If i go and disconnect the temperature sensor so that the glow relay kicks in, it starts just fine.

This happens when the temperature is between 0 and 15degrees.

Title: Re: Omega 2.0 dti Glow plug problem
Post by: same #same# on 10 June 2010, 14:15:20

may need a new relay.

Title: Re: Omega 2.0 dti Glow plug problem
Post by: espen22 on 10 June 2010, 14:25:42

I can try to switch relay from a car without the problem....

Title: Re: Omega 2.0 dti Glow plug problem
Post by: same #same# on 10 June 2010, 14:27:29

try it may just be sticking.

Title: Re: Omega 2.0 dti Glow plug problem
Post by: fergy on 11 June 2010, 08:55:54

Hi
I suffered similar problems for a year or two. The colder it was, the better it started first thing inthe morning. The glowplug indicator light would not come on when left for two/ three hours but would  when left overnight, it was v difficult to start after first start of day.  I  eventually changed the battery and all was suddenly ok and has been ever since.
Perhaps it is worth jumpering up a second battery  when starting  after being left for 2/ 3 hours?