new member - cold start problem. Car not me.

rivs · 06-02-2012, 12:52

Just signed up in the hope of gaining some insight into the Terrano II. Recently bought one as need a decent towing vehilce and 4x4. It has always takena while to fire up. But the recent cold weather has proved a real challenge. I have checked that power is etting to the low plugs and can hear the glow plug relay working. But still from cold takes quite a few attempts before it will fire. Whic is followed by quite a bit of black smoke from the exhasust. My thinking is 1 of the glow plugs might be defective. Does not look like a huge job to pull these after the intercooler is removed. But would appreciate any help / advice before I venture out into the cold to check.

Many thanks.

dollywobbler · 06-02-2012, 12:53

Howdy. Try giving the plugs more than one 'burn' before you actually start the engine. If that improves things, it does indeed suggest at least one defective plug.

rivs · 06-02-2012, 12:57

cheers. Have been doing so. 2 or 3 goes before cranking. Then still takes 3 or 4 goes at cranking before it bursts into life. After that all is peachy.

(RIP) PLANK · 06-02-2012, 13:02

which model T2 do you have? a TD a TDI a 2.7 or a 3? I am guessing from your post a 2.7 TDI as it has an intercooler. Not a massive job to replace glow plugs and they are usually available from your local motor factor

R1cho · 06-02-2012, 13:15

could also be either starer motor or battery, can you borrow a battery from somewhere? give it a try if turns over then you have found the problem without having paid anything out on parts you may have not needed.

(RIP) PLANK · 06-02-2012, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1cho

could also be either starer motor or battery, can you borrow a battery from somewhere? give it a try if turns over then you have found the problem without having paid anything out on parts you may have not needed.

Good Point! or even try starting it with jump leads on, if it cranks over first time it could be the battery. You can then test the charging and battery with a multi meter

06-02-2012, 12:52	#1
rivs Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: Nissan terrano II Posts: 8	new member - cold start problem. Car not me. Just signed up in the hope of gaining some insight into the Terrano II. Recently bought one as need a decent towing vehilce and 4x4. It has always takena while to fire up. But the recent cold weather has proved a real challenge. I have checked that power is etting to the low plugs and can hear the glow plug relay working. But still from cold takes quite a few attempts before it will fire. Whic is followed by quite a bit of black smoke from the exhasust. My thinking is 1 of the glow plugs might be defective. Does not look like a huge job to pull these after the intercooler is removed. But would appreciate any help / advice before I venture out into the cold to check. Many thanks.

06-02-2012, 12:53	#2
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	Howdy. Try giving the plugs more than one 'burn' before you actually start the engine. If that improves things, it does indeed suggest at least one defective plug.

06-02-2012, 12:57	#3
rivs Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: Nissan terrano II Posts: 8	cheers. Have been doing so. 2 or 3 goes before cranking. Then still takes 3 or 4 goes at cranking before it bursts into life. After that all is peachy.

06-02-2012, 13:02	#4
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	which model T2 do you have? a TD a TDI a 2.7 or a 3? I am guessing from your post a 2.7 TDI as it has an intercooler. Not a massive job to replace glow plugs and they are usually available from your local motor factor

06-02-2012, 13:15	#5
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	could also be either starer motor or battery, can you borrow a battery from somewhere? give it a try if turns over then you have found the problem without having paid anything out on parts you may have not needed.