citroen zx diesel starting problem
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citroen zx diesel starting problem
3 January 2009, 1:42 AM
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leaf1996
Joined 3 Jan 2009
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hi there.i just bought a 1996 zx 1.9 diesel elation estate.i took it for a long drive home,stopping a couple times and restarting the car after about 1 hour each time[very cold day]. the next day i couldnt get it started.it was trying,turning over but not fireing up enough to start.i thought it might be the immobiliser but i got it started after using 'easy start' spray. the glow plugs are relatively new but it does have a slight fuel leak at the throttle.the guy in the garage said it could be something to do with the relay.im stuck.. anyone got any ideas for a cheap repair?
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citroen zx diesel starting problem
3 January 2009, 4:19 PM
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Belstead-mechanic
Joined 3 Jan 2009
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Instead of waiting for the pre heat light to go out before starting listen for a click from the relay usually 5 secs or so after the light goes out, give the glow plugs a little more time to heat
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citroen zx diesel starting problem
3 January 2009, 11:11 PM
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leaf1996
Joined 3 Jan 2009
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many thanks ill try that. if there is something wrong with the relay do you know what its likely to be and the approximate cost?
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citroen zx diesel starting problem
20 January 2009, 12:57 PM
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Indianfish
Joined 20 Jan 2009
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Hi, had the same problem with mine day after a long journey. The pump needed priming by pumping a rubber balloon type pump in the engine compartment. Cured it and started ever since.
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citroen zx diesel starting problem
21 January 2009, 8:56 PM
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leaf1996
Joined 3 Jan 2009
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thanks but it turned out to be caused by the fuel leak.it'd been dripping into the alternator.as soon as i fixed the leak the alternator went into cold turkey and couldnt provide enough charge to the battery to warm the glow plugs.but im happy to report,after a trip to the garage and a thorough squeezing of my purse 'mr leaf' ,as we like to call him,is up and running again and doing us proud.
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