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Ok so typical post about cold starting been fine all summer now its getting cold it takes an ages to start

Had a free battery check done 95% health and the alternator is putting out 14+V. Ones its been started for the day its fine. It takes a good 10 seconds to start and sometimes it will 'catch' and if you release the key it stalls so you have to hold the key for a split second more. Another this the first 1-2 secods it sound like its miss firing.

Glow plugs? injectors?

Been thinking about this, the possibilities include:
Lack of fuel, (lift pump or injectors)
Lack of compression, (low cranking speed or engine wear)
Intermittent operation of crank or cam sensors.
Glow plugs might affect it a bit, but if you can normally fire it up before they've had a chance to do anything, you don't need them.

It does sound similar to Captain Jack's recent injector problem, therefore I recommend:

Check the lift pump works every time.
If you can get it diagnosed cheaply, do that next.
Do a leak-off test.

Chris, feel free to make use of my PP2000. Yes, do a leak of test first - I can help with that if you want as well.

Caption Jack that would smashing when would be best for you?

Chris, today is fine if you can get over to me.

turns out sam,e issue as ///cj's old 406

Fingers crossed a new injector is all you need

We're DoD you get,the washers.from Alex

Injectors and seals ordered ow we wait

Fingers crossed its fixed

I take it from your last reply the problem has gone away ?

I also have a starting problem on my 406 1996 petrol, but only in the mornings when it's cold, however my car is petrol not diesel, could the same apply for me ?

Mine was an injector

406owner2 wrote:I take it from your last reply the problem has gone away ?

I also have a starting problem on my 406 1996 petrol, but only in the mornings when it's cold, however my car is petrol not diesel, could the same apply for me ?

I'm reading that as a yes, can you get your injectors tested/cleaned where you are (without sacrificing a kidney that is...)

I've been having the same trouble with cold starts since I got my 406. I've already wasted money on glow plugs, getting the starter motor reconditioned, then I forget for 9 months until it's winter again

Will a PP2000 be able to give me any useful hints towards injectors if one of them is dodge? Or should I do a leakoff test? And did you get them reconditioned or replaced? How much did it set you back?
I've got a Siemens HDi, so no lift pump, right?

Mines still having. Trouble