hi all wife tells me99L series not starting first time its takeing 2-3 turns before it starts. changed the 3 glow plugs about 2 years ago what else could cause this promblem many thanks only dose it first thing in the mornings
battery only a year old how do you go about changing the one behind the pumpWould advise checking all 4 glow plugs, making sure that they receive a good 5 seconds or more power & also check the state of your battery & charging system. 4 new glow plugs could make all the difference.
ok so would it only be the glow plugs causing this promblemBook it in to an independent garage if it's really tricky, it would be worth it for piece of mind & shouldn't cost a fortune. I run a Td4 myself, so can't help with any tips, but some of the other guys here should be able to help. Good Luck.
hi using millers all the time after you kidly helped me with my td4You can unbolt the wiring loom & measure the resistance of each plug using a multimeter set to ohms range. You don't need to remove the plugs but the wiring needs to be disconnected from them as they are wired in parallel. From memory I believe about 0.7 or 0.8 ohms is healthy, high resistance means the plug is burnt out. Don't forget your meter leads are usually 0.2 - 0.3 ohms resistance by themselves. Also use your meter to check the voltage to the plugs first thing in the morning & make sure they get enough of a chance to glow (at least 5 seconds). To see the physical condition of the plugs does mean their removal. If your battery & charging system are good, then I would look to the glow plugs as they are the next easiest option. Also run a good quality injector cleaner through such as Millers powersport 4 diesel additive to keep the injectors clean & spraying properly.
Most people dont worry about the plug behind the fuel pump , even bmw , after cheking plugs as advised ealier , then check fuel filter maybe blocking up & also for air leaks on tank side of pump .