gplatt2000
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Hi all
This is my first post and I’m wondering if anyone cal help with a mechanical problem I’m having…
I have a 2007 Peugeot Boxer (X250 / Ducato / Relay) with the 2.2HDI engine (which I believe is a Ford Puma - not the Iveco unit in the Fiats). Since I bought it (2 years ago) I’ve been having an issue with starting in cold weather. Below about 2°C the engine will struggle to start, as shown in the video here:
It’s never left me stranded yet (touch wood) – it will usually eventually start after a few attempts. As soon as it’s been running (for even just a few minutes), it will always start fine again. So it’s only ever happened when left overnight.
I fitted a new battery a couple of weeks ago but that’s not solved it. No error codes showing from OBD. It was serviced a few weeks ago (oil change, new air/fuel/oil filters) and that didn’t help. I had it at the mechanics, but they couldn’t recreate the issue – it only happens when it’s really cold, and even then maybe only about 30% of the time.
Has anyone experienced this problem, or is there a known fault? I’ve read about water ingress problems which can effect glow plugs and fuse/relay box. Other than that, I’ve no idea: I’m not at all mechanically knowledgable! The ‘crunching’ sound (at end of video) in particular sounds worrying.
Any help much appreciated – thanks in advance.
Gavin
This is my first post and I’m wondering if anyone cal help with a mechanical problem I’m having…
I have a 2007 Peugeot Boxer (X250 / Ducato / Relay) with the 2.2HDI engine (which I believe is a Ford Puma - not the Iveco unit in the Fiats). Since I bought it (2 years ago) I’ve been having an issue with starting in cold weather. Below about 2°C the engine will struggle to start, as shown in the video here:
It’s never left me stranded yet (touch wood) – it will usually eventually start after a few attempts. As soon as it’s been running (for even just a few minutes), it will always start fine again. So it’s only ever happened when left overnight.
I fitted a new battery a couple of weeks ago but that’s not solved it. No error codes showing from OBD. It was serviced a few weeks ago (oil change, new air/fuel/oil filters) and that didn’t help. I had it at the mechanics, but they couldn’t recreate the issue – it only happens when it’s really cold, and even then maybe only about 30% of the time.
Has anyone experienced this problem, or is there a known fault? I’ve read about water ingress problems which can effect glow plugs and fuse/relay box. Other than that, I’ve no idea: I’m not at all mechanically knowledgable! The ‘crunching’ sound (at end of video) in particular sounds worrying.
Any help much appreciated – thanks in advance.
Gavin