1.9D starting problem

[brianday]

Hi I am new here - driven by a problem with my 2004 Berlingo Mk2 Multispace 1.9D
7 years of great service then a week ago it wouldn't start - turning over ok several attempts, battery sounded ok, following advice I tried spraying quickstart in while turning over - no result - then was advised to remove air ducting to get closer to the engine and tried again - after several tries and a lot of quickstart it roared into life

ok then for several days until today - same problem
I notice some forum mention of LP diesel pumps and priming pumps

but I don't know if I have these and if so how do I find them?

any ideas
cheers
Brian

[chronyx]

How many miles has it done?

Apparently the inlet valves closing up causes hard starting.

Don't get carried away with easy start either, really not good for the engine!

[jamesg]

When the valve clearances closed up on my 1.9D, it was a very gradual worsening of the start-up which cleared once warm. Eventually it didn't clear and ran rough all the time. It was diagnosed as an exhaust valve not closing fully and needed a re-shim.

So it doesn't sound like the same symptoms?

Have you checked the basics like fuel filter, glow plugs etc?

[Michel]

might be air getting into the fuel system

[brianday]

might be air getting into the fuel system

thanks all
am going to give the fuel system a very careful check

[brianday]

might be air getting into the fuel system

thanks all
am going to give the fuel system a very careful check

It looks like it might be the diesel shut off solenoid
new part from Peugeot about £457 plus VAT and fitting !!!!
apparently these are held on with shear-off anti vandal screws which will need drilling out

ouch

[jamesg]

Don't know much about these, you might get some joy over on french car forums. I've had very good technical help over there before.

E.g.
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/vi...=3&t=41096

If it was the stop solenoid, I'm wondering why it ran at all though?

[dumdum]

if your not bothered about the immobiliser side of the pump you can fit a lucas/cav solenoid which just requires an ignition feed to make it work for under 20 quid! no need for a 457 quid part at all! get a category two immobiliser fitted if it bothers you for 100 quid, voila! send me half the difference in English pounds and call it a day lol

[brianday]

Don't know much about these, you might get some joy over on french car forums. I've had very good technical help over there before.

E.g.
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/vi...=3&t=41096

If it was the stop solenoid, I'm wondering why it ran at all though?

that's a great link with lots of info and pics thanks

[brianday]

Don't know much about these, you might get some joy over on french car forums. I've had very good technical help over there before.

E.g.
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/vi...=3&t=41096

If it was the stop solenoid, I'm wondering why it ran at all though?

that's a great link with lots of info and pics thanks

I have ordered a compatible stop solenoid type 1551 for £12 inc postage from Rivousel
http://www.rivouseldiesel.co.uk/Stop%20Solenoids/
now I need to find someone to fit it!!