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02 1.9 Diesel - delay in starting - jules1
Hi
I recently bought an 02 scenic 1.9 diesel, and it runs really well, except when I first start it up, it ticks over a few times before the engine actually kicks in. It always, always starts, but i am worried it is a prelimanary sign of something. Can anyone help. In simplest terms pleae- i am a girl, and dont do cars!!!
Jx

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 15/09/2008 at 14:41

02 1.9 Diesel Scenic 02 - Screwloose
Jules

Did you buy it trade or private?

Those normally start first touch; get the "rail pressure when cranking" and a "leak-off test" checked by a garage with the right equipment.
02 1.9 Diesel Scenic 02 - jules1
Okay- could it be anything major? Bought it private- it only has 53000 on it.
02 1.9 Diesel Scenic 02 - Altea Ego
glow plugs?
02 1.9 Diesel Scenic 02 - Screwloose
Jules

Now you know why they sold it. Get those tests done.