Bad starting
1997 Vauxhall Frontera diesel
Car: Vauxhall Frontera
Year: 1997
Variant: diesel
Year: 1997
Variant: diesel
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
has problem starting,thought it was pump no,then poss drain back of fuel no,new glow plugs,battery good,car whirrs over puffs out smoke(unburnt fuel)wont start,if we put the booster start it starts ok,could it be electrical??
Problem added: Oct 24, 2007 (16 years ago)
Sounds like a power drain from somewhere, have you got an alarm? if so check that. If not did you get the correct battery for the car?
Have you checked the starter motor or alternator?
Have you checked the starter motor or alternator?
Answered Oct 25, 2007 (16 years ago)
Check the battery voltage- it may read 12v when not doing anything but if it drops below 9v when turning the engine over, it needs replacing
Answered Nov 1, 2007 (16 years ago)
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