Vauxhall Astra H 1.3 CDTI - Poor starting

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Wed 30 May 2012 15:01
Vauxhall Astra H 1.3 CDTI - Poor starting - Jake Belushi

Hi guys, I've just bought a 1.3 CDTI astra, only done 59,000 miles. But since buying it a few days ago, when I go to start it, it takes a while to start and you have to pump the accelorator, and car does produce some white smoke while trying to start it, engine does sound a little on the lumpy side but no issues there.

Does anyone know what this could be?? or how to fix it??

Thanks

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Fri 1 Jun 2012 21:02
Vauxhall Astra H 1.3 CDTI - Poor starting - focussed

Glow plugs probably. Mine used to wind over for two to three minutes in winter to get it to start. Scrap yard fodder. Sort it, sell it and buy a proper car.

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