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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => DIESEL => Topic started by: WxmJax on October 10, 2016, 22:44:39

Title: 1.6 CRDi GD diesel engine won't start
Post by: WxmJax on October 10, 2016, 22:44:39: Hi, the wife's car wouldn't start today. The engine's sort of trying to turn over, there's a clicking noise from the 3 blue (glow plugs I think) fuses and the belt has a stop/start movement. I waited until the coil light went off before turning the key and I've tried two different keys. Any help much appreciated.

2012 1.6 CRDi GD 109ps diesel blue drive.
Title: Re: 1.6 CRDi GD diesel engine won't start
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 10, 2016, 22:51:13: Sounds like a low battery by your description.

BTW, there are 4 glow plugs. :)
Title: Re: 1.6 CRDi GD diesel engine won't start
Post by: nzenigma on October 10, 2016, 23:42:46: Quote from: Phil №❶ on October 10, 2016, 22:51:13
Sounds like a low battery by your description.

BTW, there are 4 glow plugs. :)

Yes Phil has it right.

Also BTW, Diesel motors pull more current from the battery than petrol motors do. Therefore must have a good battery.
Title: Re: 1.6 CRDi GD diesel engine won't start
Post by: xiziz on October 11, 2016, 17:57:16: One more to the choir, I'd vote for the battery too.
Title: Re: 1.6 CRDi GD diesel engine won't start
Post by: WxmJax on October 11, 2016, 18:48:36: Phil was indeed correct. Thank you. Slightly embarrassed that I didn't know it, lets blame the 12 hour shift I'd just finished :whistler:

They weren't fuses I was on about, they were relays but I don't know why there are only 3. PTC1,2 and 3.

Right, next question is has anyone fitted a stop/start battery ? Is it just a straight swap or does the new battery have to connect with the ecu or something ? I might start a new thread.
Title: Re: 1.6 CRDi GD diesel engine won't start
Post by: eye30 on October 11, 2016, 19:42:44: Quote from: WxmJax on October 11, 2016, 18:48:36

Right, next question is has anyone fitted a stop/start battery ? Is it just a straight swap or does the new battery have to connect with the ecu or something ? I might start a new thread.

Best if you start new thread
Title: Re: 1.6 CRDi GD diesel engine won't start
Post by: Jordie on October 11, 2016, 19:58:28: All the ones ive done have been a straight battery swap. Check the battery ratings as most stop/start have different batteries to the non stop start versions.

Never done an hyundai one, done loads of other brands during my time in a workshop.
Title: Re: 1.6 CRDi GD diesel engine won't start
Post by: WxmJax on October 12, 2016, 19:52:59: Had one fitted, first time that I've never done it myself but it was over 19 kilos in weight so I didn't fancy putting my back out. £132 fitted for yuasa yxb 9096.
Title: Re: 1.6 CRDi GD diesel engine won't start
Post by: nzenigma on October 12, 2016, 22:06:36: Quote from: WxmJax on October 12, 2016, 19:52:59
Had one fitted, first time that I've never done it myself but it was over 19 kilos in weight so I didn't fancy putting my back out. £132 fitted for yuasa yxb 9096.

make sure the clamp secures the battery properly , (give it a hard push to test) it can do a lot of damage and even cause a fire if it gets dislodged.