Evening,
so... I have had intermittent starting problems where I turn the engine on, check finishes, start engine and you get a long start, with starter working but engine doesn't fire. if you do this too long the lights can dim and clock resets (I've only done this once out of desperation...) and flashes. Wait and try again it can take a few tries then then engine finally fires up. Runs well, no warning lights, doesn't cut out.
Battery and glow plugs replaced last year (before I bought it but have receipt in car) which makes me suspect it's been an ongoing thing... I could be wrong but seller also had issues with the EGR valve which turned out to be error codes and turbo sensor so probably just got sick of it!
From reading this fine forum i understand possible issue with crank sensor, or possible issue with starter motor, or possible issue with damaged battery cable/earth
how would i tell between these three things, or what else could it be?
thank you in advance for any help
so... I have had intermittent starting problems where I turn the engine on, check finishes, start engine and you get a long start, with starter working but engine doesn't fire. if you do this too long the lights can dim and clock resets (I've only done this once out of desperation...) and flashes. Wait and try again it can take a few tries then then engine finally fires up. Runs well, no warning lights, doesn't cut out.
Battery and glow plugs replaced last year (before I bought it but have receipt in car) which makes me suspect it's been an ongoing thing... I could be wrong but seller also had issues with the EGR valve which turned out to be error codes and turbo sensor so probably just got sick of it!
From reading this fine forum i understand possible issue with crank sensor, or possible issue with starter motor, or possible issue with damaged battery cable/earth
how would i tell between these three things, or what else could it be?
thank you in advance for any help