dred90 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I'm currently experiencing some starting probs with the 200. The ignition is fine and the engine turns over, but it dies after a few seconds, only after repeated attempts does it eventually fire up, anyone got any suggestions on what I should be looking to check first cheers ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Lift pump ? Air in the system caused by a split fuel line ? Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 If it starts instantly as normal, then conks out and then takes a good few spins to actually start and stay running, it's usually the lift pump or the fuel line to it. Easy test is clamp the line just before the pump, then leave overnight. In the morning remove the clamp and turn the key. If the engine starts and runs with no problem, then the lift pump valves are shot. Check the lines back to the tank for signs of any leak. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 check the fuel shutoff solenoid is working properly & it's power supply is constant with the ignition on, also check the glowplugs & the timer relay are working. this chart should help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjojjas Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 brother had this on his 300tdi. Believe it or not all he did was tighten up the loose injector connectors and its been fine since. (of course, I was telling him to buy a lift pump.....) Worth a look. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Cheers for the help guys and thanks for the chart western, top man!! I'll let you know what happens.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 lift pump..... I've just changed the lift pump, which I confirmed was knackered. With the new pump in, there is absolutely no difference in how my tdi starts or runs. I don't think it is needed at all orther than to give the owner something to change every few years.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Here's a strange thing - I've noticed that it's far more likely to start if the drivers side door is open while turning the ignition.. what could be the reason for that?? wierd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjojjas Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Here's a strange thing - I've noticed that it's far more likely to start if the drivers side door is open while turning the ignition.. what could be the reason for that??wierd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 if there really is a link, it must be down to a bad earth behind the dash somewhere, bit bizarre though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel_90 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 i know landys do some weird things but this is odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 i know landys do some weird things but this is odd well wierd maybe your lodger spider has been busy rewiring perhap he needs to seriously I can't think of any reason why it should work better with the door open, there is no wiring to the fuel solenoid or starter that travels to the door area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 i know landys do some weird things but this is odd Yes very strange - I can sit in that truck and turn it over ten times or more with nothing, open the door and the beast starts first time - must have started it like that for two or three weeks now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 humour me and try starting it with the door open but the pin switch pushed in, see if it'll start then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 humour me ok, you look dead sexy tonight. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Gee thanks so do you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 well wierd maybe your lodger spider has been busy rewiring perhap he needs to seriously I can't think of any reason why it should work better with the door open, there is no wiring to the fuel solenoid or starter that travels to the door area. damn those spiders eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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