Renault trafic 2001 - Van not starting

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Sat 6 Dec 2014 20:07
Renault trafic 2001 - Van not starting - Wonderwizz

Renault traffic van not starting
Hi, I am new to here so hopefully in the right place!
I have a 2001 renault trafic van and it refuses to start when it's cold outside. I have had a leak back test done and the results were fine, also had new glow plugs and glow plug relay fitted.
It takes about half an hour plus a bit of easy start to get going and once it's finally started I have to let it run for 10 mins before I get any power.
Seems to be getting harder every morning to start and I'm at a dead end and don't know what to do.
Thanks
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Sat 6 Dec 2014 22:59
Renault trafic 2001 - Van not starting - Peter.N.

Don't know if this uses the same fuel system as the PSA engines but they have a fuel pressure regulator on the end of the HP diesel pump which go faulty.

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Sun 7 Dec 2014 09:59
Renault trafic 2001 - Van not starting - Fernando P

Which engine is in the van and how many miles do you think it has done?

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Sun 7 Dec 2014 10:52
Renault trafic 2001 - Van not starting - elekie&a/c doctor

Any data or fault codes available relating to fuel pressure and engine rpm cranking speed?Has the fuel filter been renewed recently?

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