Just aint starting !!!!!!!

**irmscher-brett** · 17th February 2010, 10:02

Got up this morning, got to the car to set off for work and guess what ........the thing wouldn't start grrrrrrrrrr. The car is turning over with no problems, but just not firing up, so I know it aint the battery. Anyone got any ideas ???????

**parsco** · 17th February 2010, 10:41

Could be a number of things mate.

- Glow plugs not warming up? (how cold is it there)
- How much fuel have you got? (not saying your stupid because you have no fuel left

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- Starter motor?

**irmscher-brett** · 17th February 2010, 11:02

Starter motor is fine as its turning over.
Theres about 1/2 a tank in it lol cheers for asking.
its around -2, but I keep heating up the plugs b4 I try and start it.

really annoying lol

**paulhb** · 17th February 2010, 11:06

Is it parked on a slope?

**irmscher-brett** · 17th February 2010, 11:08

not really no.

heard that a few times about parking on a slope, is there issues with parking them on slopes ???

**paulhb** · 17th February 2010, 11:13

It can apparently cause air locks which gives the symptoms you have, do you have another car so you can tow yours for 100 metres in second gear as this will bleed the fuel line, if not it could be the dreaded fuel pump or a blocked fuel filter but you really don't wont to think that yet believe me

**irmscher-brett** · 17th February 2010, 11:23

No aint got a second car unfortunately, so its looking like the dreaded recovery truck and nearest garage. From the way your talking the fuel pump sounds very costly, I take it it is ????

**Penfold101** · 17th February 2010, 11:29

If you turn the ignition on but don't start it, you should eb able to hear the whine of the pump in the tank pressurising the fuel lines up to the engine and through the filter - it'll run for about 5 seconds then cut out...

If you can't hear it, then the tank pump is a good place to start...

**Rapala** · 17th February 2010, 12:32

Hi guys, just my tuppence worth but as the car in question is a 2.2 dti there wont be a pump in the tank. Its only the 1.9 cdti models that have a tank mounted pump. There could be a problem with the injector leak off pipes or injector seals letting in air and causing a fuel flow problem though.

**irmscher-brett** · 17th February 2010, 12:44

so could it be more a 'leak off pipe' problem, as I have heard on here that issues with regards to starting problems can be a factor when it comes to the 'leak off pipe. Also heard injector seals or even glow plugs might be the cause. If it is the 'leak off pipe' anyone got any idea where its situated and could I remove and replace it myself ???
Aint a typical mechanic type person but I'm pretty good at havin a go at things, or should I leave it to the proffesionals ????