Peugeot 207 SW (2007 - ) - 2005 1.4hdi Poor starter.

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Mon 15 Sep 2008 15:49
2005 1.4hdi Poor starter. - mark(NEScotland)
Screwloose, I was just about to post a similar query on 05 207SW 1.4hdi. Same symptoms and only just started doing this. Need to crank much longer to start cold or hot; sometimes thinking it's not going to fire. Used to start on first revolution as you mentioned. Runs fine when started- no difference.
Serviced in July by Nationwide Autocentre; does this test need Peugeot diagnostics?

{moved to a stand alone post, away from the Renault Scenic posting}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 15/09/2008 at 19:48

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Mon 15 Sep 2008 16:39
2005 1.4hdi Poor starter. - Screwloose
Mark [It would be better if this was in it's own thread.] {it is now}

Common-rail injectors won't fire until the rail pressure reaches a safe threshold. A leaking injector or a failing HP pump can mean they struggle to produce enough pressure at cranking speed. Warm diesel doesn't help.

You need the same leak-off test done with the cranking pressure checked.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 15/09/2008 at 19:48

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