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TD cold start probs
« on: 25 January 2010, 10:06:33 »
Hi...
New here from another site. Ive got a non starting TD in this recent cold weather. The battery and alternator are both good and I've been told the glow plugs are also good. I have dismantled and cleaned the in tank pump and it is good too . As I turn the engine it nearly fires but wont and as i turn her over I get the usual blanket of smoke as it turns. It has on occasion started but rarely and when it does a huge pall of smoke comes out. Is there such a thing on this BMW engined car as a fuel heater? If so should I be looking to replace it? I dont know what else I should do as this now has me foxed. Although an old girl (1998) I am loathe to get rid of her. I wouldnt get much for her anyway and she's only done 90000 (genuine)
Please Please Please help me if at all possible.
Thanks...Mike
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #1 on: 25 January 2010, 13:29:52 »
Glow plugs and fuel heater (part of filter housing) would be first ports of call. Glow plugs most likely.  Dead easy to check on 2.5TD as well.


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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #2 on: 25 January 2010, 13:43:38 »
Where abouts are you OldT?
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #3 on: 25 January 2010, 16:14:25 »
Hi again
I'm in Scotland...Ayrshire.

How do I check/test the glow plugs? ''Easy'' you say?  I hope so.

Cheers...Mike
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #4 on: 25 January 2010, 17:45:40 »
In relay box is a connector along top edge. Unplug. You will see that six of the wires are in a set of connectors near easy other.  Measure from each of these to 0v, each should be approx 1ohm
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #5 on: 25 January 2010, 18:21:11 »
Its the glow plugs. Just fixed the same problem with 2 new ones.
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #6 on: 25 January 2010, 18:21:13 »
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In relay box is a connector along top edge. Unplug. You will see that six of the wires are in a set of connectors near easy other.  Measure from each of these to 0v, each should be approx 1ohm

That sounds helpful, where exactly is that TB  :y
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #7 on: 25 January 2010, 19:44:21 »
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Its the glow plugs. Just fixed the same problem with 2 new ones.
Change all 6 together. If 2 are gone, the other 4 are ready to let you down.
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #8 on: 25 January 2010, 19:44:48 »
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In relay box is a connector along top edge. Unplug. You will see that six of the wires are in a set of connectors near easy other.  Measure from each of these to 0v, each should be approx 1ohm

That sounds helpful, where exactly is that TB  :y
Bloody great triangular box next to battery :y
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #9 on: 25 January 2010, 19:52:52 »
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Its the glow plugs. Just fixed the same problem with 2 new ones.
Change all 6 together. If 2 are gone, the other 4 are ready to let you down.
& don't be tempted by the cheap ones on e-Bay, buy the OEM Beru or Bosch
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #10 on: 25 January 2010, 20:49:24 »
I've fitted NGK's to mine with no problems :y
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #11 on: 25 January 2010, 21:24:05 »
have you done the paper clip test :question
you should replace all glowplugs.
whens the last time fuel filter was replaced
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Re: TD cold start probs
« Reply #12 on: 25 January 2010, 21:32:50 »
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I've fitted NGK's to mine with no problems :y

Same here - still performing well after three years.
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« Reply #13 on: 25 January 2010, 21:34:44 »
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Its the glow plugs. Just fixed the same problem with 2 new ones.
Change all 6 together. If 2 are gone, the other 4 are ready to let you down.

Yep - and especially due to the work involved!
You don't want to remove all the inlet manifold etc too often.
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« Reply #14 on: 25 January 2010, 21:41:43 »
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I've fitted NGK's to mine with no problems :y

Same here - still performing well after three years.
Yep, used NGK's on both my Tractors. Almost daily use with my first one for 5 years and current one is now in third year.
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