peugeot 306 hdi

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Wed 11 Jan 2006 18:28
peugeot 306 hdi - stebronx
I've stopped my car and left it for about 20 mins. When i tried to start it again it turns over but not firing. I had a look to see if cam belt snapped, but is ok. Checked fuses under the bonnet - ok. it is a 2 litre hdi X plate. tried to tow it off around the block, but nothing at all happend.

any ideas of the problem? I would appreciate, cheers.

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Wed 11 Jan 2006 19:11
peugeot 306 hdi - Armitage Shanks {p}
Glow plugs perhaps? Is the glowplug light (Amber with a symbol like a coiled spring) coming on briefly when you turn on the ignition?
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Wed 11 Jan 2006 19:51
peugeot 306 hdi - Screwloose
stebronx

Get someone to crank it while you hold the fuel-filter housing. It should swell noticeably under pressure as the electric tank pump primes the system.

If it doesn't, check the inertia switch; the main system relay and the in-tank pump.

As a last resort take it to a diesel specialist; these are complex, sophisticated systems, unsuited to repair by the uninitiated.
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Wed 11 Jan 2006 20:06
peugeot 306 hdi - cdl123
i would check the fuel pump in the tank is working like screwloos said. a common problem on the hdi i have seen loads of these fail
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