Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 2.0 diesel problem starting cold engine

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Sun 1 Jan 2006 17:59
2.0 diesel problem starting cold engine - Mario23
Hello,

I have a 1998 vectra 2.0 diesel
I've a problem starting from cold engine
The engine run for a few seconds and then just stop.
Please help me.

Thanks!!!
Mario

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 12/01/2008 at 15:41

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Sun 1 Jan 2006 18:22
problem starting cold vectra engine - jc
Sounds like air-leak in fuel supply;have you had or done any work on vehicle lately?
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Sun 1 Jan 2006 19:37
problem starting cold vectra engine - Mario23
Thanks a lot!!!
Yes local garage replace sparks plugs then battery and the problem stay.
Needs more information about air-leak in fuel suply
Do you know wat I suppose to replace?
Please let me know

Thanks again!
Mario

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Sun 1 Jan 2006 19:44
problem starting cold vectra engine - Dynamic Dave
Yes local garage replace sparks plugs ...


In a diesel?
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Sun 1 Jan 2006 20:21
problem starting cold vectra engine - bell boy
pizza cake,.................sorry :(
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Sun 1 Jan 2006 21:30
problem starting cold vectra engine - Civic8
Dont you mean glow plugs Mario,petrols have spark plugs diesels glow plugs ie pre heaters before you start
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Steve
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Thu 9 Mar 2006 13:46
problem starting cold vectra engine - thetoilet
I have just started a new thread on a similar problem to this, does anyone know if this was solved?

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=39701&...3

cheers
dan
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