Honda Civic City CTDi - Loss of power and starting problems

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Sun 7 Sep 2014 19:58
Honda Civic City CTDi - Loss of power and starting problems - TEC

My Honda Civic diesel often cranks but doesn't turn over - this happens mostly when hot. It has also developed a problem where it loses power while driving causing me to pull over. After a while the car restarts - but this is very dangerous. The glowplug warning light comes on intermittnently.

My mechanic has changed the crankshaft sensor and fuel injectors but this has not corrected the problem. He suggests it might be a problem with the fuel pump but more likely the ECU.

My only option is to take the car to Honda - but before I do, is anyone aware of this problem and what the solution might be (and the likely cost to do so). Thanks for your help.

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Sun 7 Sep 2014 22:32
Honda Civic City CTDi - Loss of power and starting problems - Peter.N.

Has the fuel filter been changed recently? You would probably be better off taking it to a diesel specialist, they usually know what they are doing.

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Mon 8 Sep 2014 22:59
Honda Civic City CTDi - Loss of power and starting problems - focussed

If the car is the 2.2 diesel Civic the symptoms suggest a failing fuel rail overpressure valve.

This is becoming somewhat common on the early 2.2 cdti motor.

How to diagnose and repair here:-

www.civinfo.com/forum/how/111264-how-diagnose-repl...l

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