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Cheers for that, i will have a look at the idle actuator if i can find it, guessing it is on the pump somewhere. It idles happily once going so not sure if this would be the problem. Ju

Thanks Cepheus, I have replaced the glow plugs which are seated tight and checked they are getting a current using a multimeter, so i don't think they are the issue. I don't know what to do to check compression, timing etc, so any advice there would be invaluable. The problem just got progressively worse in the cold weather up to the point where it won't start without sure start sprayed in. Cheers, Ju

Yep, it pretty much starts up straight away. I have been squirting the sure start in whilst turning it over and it buzzes up after about 3-5 secs and runs fine after that. It will start without the sure start if i don't leave it longer than 10-20 mins after turning off, but after that, nothing again. What do you think?

Hi, i am looking for some advice on what i should look for to remedy a non-start problem. I haven't worked on diesels before but will give anything a go. The problem is that the engine won't start cold. If i spray in sure start it fires up and runs perfectly. It will start again if i turn it over reasonably soon after shutting it off, but leave it half an hour and it won't start again. What can i tell you: Starter turns over fine Battery appears fine Have checked the fuel filter which seems fine (also replaced temporarily with two clear in line filters to check fuel running through in both directions) Have bled the system by unscrewing injector pipes etc. Have replaced the glow plugs, and checked with a mulitmeter that they are recieving current. all fine no apparent leaks in fuel system just don't know what to try next. Am i missing something really obvious that i don't know about on diesel engines? Any ideas would be really appreciated as i am at the end of my tether Cheers, Ju

Hi, currently own an 02 fabia 1.4 estate and a W reg Felicia 1.9D (which currently won't start so hoping to get some help on here). Forum looks like a wealth of knowledge and experience, nice one lads and ladies. Cheers Ju