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My car has recently exhibited a cold start problem. Two faults found - a brake fault code (unrelated?) and all 4 glowplugs were dead. The fault code was cleared and the glowplugs replaced. Result - still fires on what sounds like one cylinder from cold with lots of smoke and lumpy running. I can drive away and within 100 metres it's running cleanly and once fully warm seems to run as it should. I've looked back over some earlier posts on the 2 litre HDI and found in Screwloose's experience they are ---"Without doubt the most difficult engine to diagnose - bar none". Has anyone experienced this cold start problem and found the answer? Screwloose would like to take a stab?? Any help appreciated.
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Is there proof that all the glowplugs are getting power, the HDi's don't need them to start unless really cold but they are used for the first few minutes to smooth the cold running. If all glowplugs are receiving power then it sounds likely the injectors are faulty. Was the car read with a main dealer tool (Lexia/Actia)? Such a device will allow you to read the live data and get the most specific info.
Steve.
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