Honda FRV - Honda FRV starting problem

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Sun 26 May 2013 12:39
Honda FRV - Honda FRV starting problem - Gilesy

Hi, my Honda FRV has trouble turning over, i've taken it to Honda garage and they plugged it in but no problem code came up. When trying to start the (after the glow plugs go out) it just keeps turning then finally it will crank into life, sometimes when the engine is hot it wont start at all then try again a few minutes later it does. The battery was replaced recently by the previous owner and the filter/oil have been done. HELP!!

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Sun 26 May 2013 19:21
Honda FRV - Honda FRV starting problem - Soichiro

Hi, my Honda FRV has trouble turning over, i've taken it to Honda garage and they plugged it in but no problem code came up. When trying to start the (after the glow plugs go out) it just keeps turning then finally it will crank into life, sometimes when the engine is hot it wont start at all then try again a few minutes later it does. The battery was replaced recently by the previous owner and the filter/oil have been done. HELP!!

Has the fuel filter been replaced recently? Is the battery the correct rating? Loads of info on the Honda diesel on www.aoc.co.uk
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Sun 26 May 2013 23:32
Honda FRV - Honda FRV starting problem - focussed

Hi, my Honda FRV has trouble turning over, i've taken it to Honda garage and they plugged it in but no problem code came up. When trying to start the (after the glow plugs go out) it just keeps turning then finally it will crank into life, sometimes when the engine is hot it wont start at all then try again a few minutes later it does. The battery was replaced recently by the previous owner and the filter/oil have been done. HELP!!

Has the fuel filter been replaced recently? Is the battery the correct rating? Loads of info on the Honda diesel on www.aoc.co.uk

Sorry but the link is for the Association of Colleges - WTF?

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Mon 27 May 2013 01:42
Honda FRV - Honda FRV starting problem - Soichiro
Oops I meant to put www.accordownersclub.co.uk
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Fri 27 Feb 2015 18:46
Honda FRV - Honda FRV Diesel starting problem - Leferge

I had this problem recently. For my car the problem was a leaky valve on the common rail fuel feed. The Honda dealer diagnosed the fault, then quoted £1200.00 for the replacement part, but I found a diesel specialist in Tonbridge who reconditioned the existing rail (inc removing and refitting it) for £180.00 inc VAT.

I found them on E-bay by typing 'FRV fuel rail' in the search box

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