Peugeot 406 hard to start

littletiger · 09-03-2009 9:18pm #1

Does anyone have experience with 406's. My 01 diesel is a bit hard to start, she turns over a few times more than starting any other diesel and nearly didn't get going this morning. The heater light only stays on for 1 second.
Any ideas?

crosstownk · 09-03-2009 9:21pm

After the preheat light goes out, wait another 10 secs or so and see if it starts readily. I've tried this a few times on other makes and it often does the trick.

Seldon · 09-03-2009 9:25pm

Sounds like one of the fuel injectors is about to go, or has already gone.

Most diesels use a common fuel rail so if one injector goes the car won’t start. It’s a bit like when the immobilizer kicks in. Has the car been smokey lately?

Mycroft H · 09-03-2009 9:59pm

Did you try a new battery? Our terrano glow plugs always took the same time to heat up, but took longer to fire. Anyway a new battery solved the problem.

Try that before jumping to drastic conclusions about the common rail.

Row · 09-03-2009 10:30pm

Are there any faults been displayed....??
I know there were fuel pump issues with the early Hdi's..

(Thats the lift pump in the tank)
it may be worth changing the fuel filter first....;)
On most hdi's the heater plugs don't kick in till -10 deg C so its more that
lightly a fuel problem...:)
Row.

mike65 · 09-03-2009 10:39pm

Hows the fuel filter? If this has been 'developing' problem you could have a filter thats gummed up.

Peugeot 406 hard to start

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