Starting issue...

[Rhoswen]

Hi wonder if anyone can help



I have a clio 2005 expression DCI 65 the engine turns over but dose not start immediately, it takes two or three tries and pushing the accelerator down a little bit.

I have checked and the immobiliser light and it doesn't flash when trying to start.
I've tried the spare key and changed battery just in case. I've also taken the crank shaft sensor out and cleaned but no change.


I had an issue recently where it completely stopped working, turns out there was a crack in the fuel priming bulb and causing air in the fuel lines but this has now been replaced. But the issue with starting is still there.


Any ideas greatly appreciated

 

[imprezaworks]

@dCi_rep

Could be glow plugs?

 

[Krarl]

Does it struggle to start even when warmed up a little bit?

Or just cold start it struggles with?

 

[Rhoswen]

Sometimes when it's warmed up it better to start but then some times it's just as bad as when it's warm.

 

[Brigsy]

Scan with clip to see if any faults are stored. Next step for me would be leakoff test on injectors and go from there.

 

[Krarl]

Empty the contents of the fuel filter into a black spray paint cap

If there’s any metal flek in there the pump will have gone. If there isn’t then do as above and leak off test injectors as it will more than likely be one of those causing the issue

 

[Rhoswen]

Thank you for the help! Going to give those a try ?