rmackay Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 hi guys i have had a prob with the 110 2.5 N/A diesel not starting very easily - had put it down to a battery being on the way out - so bought a new one and still found it difficult to start! after jump leading to a range rover it starts no probs - could the new battery be needing charged?? any ideas?? cheers! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Have you checked the glow plugs are operating OK? Extra power means the engine spins faster so it will start easier, doesn't automatically mean the battery is dud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Horsevad Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 hi guysi have had a prob with the 110 2.5 N/A diesel not starting very easily - had put it down to a battery being on the way out - so bought a new one and still found it difficult to start! after jump leading to a range rover it starts no probs - could the new battery be needing charged?? any ideas?? cheers! ;-) There are many ways to test the condition of a battery. This can be done with expensive instruments, or with simple low-tech solutions.... One of these low-tech solutions require only the use of a voltmeter 1: First take a reading of the voltmeter connected across the battery - with the engine swithed off. If the battery is fully charged this should be around 12,5 volt. 2: Then take a reading of the voltmeter connected across the battery - with the engine running at about 2000rpm. If the alternator is charging correctly it should read 14,2 volt (-/+ 0,5 volt) 3: Swith the engine off, disconnect the power to the fuel cut-off solenoid, then run the starter for about 5 to 6 seconds. Then take another reading of the voltmeter connected across the battery. If the voltage has dropped significantly more than 0,5 volt (in reference to the first measurement, then the battery has lost its capacity and should be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmackay Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 cheers guys bogmonster whats the best way to test the glow plugs? the only thing that makes me wonder about the battery is that with a jump start it started no bother so made me wonder if it was simply a prob with the battery? or would the glowplugs still be an issue? cheers! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolHands Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 maybe check the batt leads are in good condition too - check the earth lead at both ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Take the glowplugs out & with jumpleads connect to the battery, negative lead to the glowplug body & positive lead to the stud terminal at the top, they should glow fairly quickly & Don't touch the tips otherwise you'll get burnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Good tips Kim and Ralph, Cheers Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemarker Type S Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I hate to say it but when mine did that it was a knackered starter motor... I would check all the earths and the glow plugs before going down the starter motor route though... Shrek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmackay Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 many thanks for all your advice folks the starter motor did cross my mind too today - will try the glow plugs first tho and the leads. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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