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Fuddy as muck:

--- Quote from: Henry Webster on February 14, 2009, 11:29:21 ---I'm sure its possible to start a 200 without glow plugs, but I don't suppose LR would have designed them in without good reason.  They are an expensive consideration if they are not needed.  The particularly cold snap could be just the time you need them.  Are you running on fresh pump diesel?

H

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 Yes mate, always run it on tesco diesel fresh from the pump.

Darren

ChrisW70:
Mine was an absolute pig to start during the recent cold spell, taking ages to fire then really lumpy until the engine had warmed a little. Checked the glow plugs and every one of them wasn't working, new set and she starts on the flick of the key now.
If the wiring is there between the plugs I'd try putting a jump lead or a feed off the battery to one of them for about 10-20 seconds before starting, see if that makes a difference.

Henry Webster:
I'd be inclined to wire some glow plugs in - on consideration that sounds like your problem to me!

bogie:
WHAT PEAPLE DONT REALISE IS THEY TURN THE KEY IN THE COLD THE GLOW PLUGS ALWAYS WORK IF CONNECTED,BECAUSE THEY R ON A RELAY.DOESNT MATTER IF U WAIT 4 THE LIGHT 2 GO OUT THE THINGS R STILL BL***Y WORKING 4 THE SAME TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Range Rover Blues:
We were having difficulty starting our TDi when it was cold, ythe glow plug light came on (new plugs last year) and I'd even turn them off then onn again to get them really hot.

Found out lst week the fuseable link had corroded, why in heaven's name does the light still come on then, that's rubbish :evil:

Anyhoo, it starts perfectly now, though it has got a bit warmer outside.

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