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 Engine turns many times before it starts |
AlexSmith
 5th Oct 2015 10:09pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 15900 · Subject: Engine turns many times before it starts |
| Think I found the main cause. Maybe not the only cause. Starter motor. I removed, disassembled, did a very good clean up, replaced the brush plate (along with brushes) and refitted. It's another car n ... |
| Engine turns many times before it starts |
AlexSmith
26th Sep 2015 2:21am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 15900 · Subject: Engine turns many times before it starts |
| Did you remove the glow plug common feed rail from all four glow plugs before doing the resistance test? Remember you want to test the resistance value of the individual glow plug not the circuit as a ... |
| Engine turns many times before it starts |
AlexSmith
20th Sep 2015 7:32pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 15900 · Subject: Engine turns many times before it starts |
I just checked the glow plugs (I guess). See this image:
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/15220/1.JPG
Image is not mine, but I got exactly the same issue reported there. Seems l ... |
| Engine turns many times before it starts |
AlexSmith
20th Sep 2015 6:48pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 15900 · Subject: Engine turns many times before it starts |
As we're discussing glow plug testing among other things, I think this video might be of help to those wanting to do this test.
https://youtu.be/4Po_1pNHE1Y
Although the video shows glow plugs r ... |
| Engine turns many times before it starts |
AlexSmith
20th Sep 2015 4:13pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 15900 · Subject: Engine turns many times before it starts |
BTW, I saw this post: http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=84217
I have no faults shown on the OBD scanner. If glow plugs are burnt (kaput  ), shouldn't I have error codes shown? |
| Engine turns many times before it starts |
AlexSmith
20th Sep 2015 4:06pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 15900 · Subject: Engine turns many times before it starts |
Thanks for the quick reply, guys!
Probably is the injectors, but I'd be cautious as to regards of how many miles done. If low then possibly not.
Vehicle has about 130,000km (80,778 miles), but ... |
| Engine turns many times before it starts |
AlexSmith
20th Sep 2015 1:27pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 15900 · Subject: Engine turns many times before it starts |
Hi, people!
After searching around, I found many threads about engine starting problems, but couldn't find someone with exactly this same issue.
It doesn't happen every time I try to start the e ... |
| EGR valve removal for cleaning |
AlexSmith
14th Sep 2015 6:05pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 19 · Views: 30380 · Subject: EGR valve removal for cleaning |
Noticed how you bungeed the bonnet. Have you now got two dents in the bulge ?
You mean some damage to the painting due to the wipers end touching the bonnet? Fortunately not, because I used two not ... |
| EGR valve removal for cleaning |
AlexSmith
14th Sep 2015 6:01pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 19 · Views: 30380 · Subject: EGR valve removal for cleaning |
| Hi Alex, it is indeed the case in South Africa, a lot of Puma owners simply unplug the Egr, without the Mil illuminating, I did it on my MY2011 2.4 as well, but I also fitted a blanking plate (made of ... |
| EGR valve removal for cleaning |
AlexSmith
14th Sep 2015 3:50pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 19 · Views: 30380 · Subject: EGR valve removal for cleaning |
First of all, I know there is a post with similar subject and really lots of useful information (http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2227-150.html).
I just followed many of the information found th ... |
| Blue smoke on start up.... |
AlexSmith
8th Sep 2015 10:07pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 50 · Views: 27048 · Subject: Blue smoke on start up.... |
Awesome!
I'll try it out and, if possible, take some pictures. I believe it would be nice to have a step-by-step procedure, considering almost everybody face this issue sooner or later.
Thanks a ... |
| Blue smoke on start up.... |
AlexSmith
8th Sep 2015 8:00pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 50 · Views: 27048 · Subject: Blue smoke on start up.... |
Hello all!
Just got here by searching for "blue smoke".
There is so much knowledge here in Defender2.Net. I love this forum!
Well, my 110 2008 is also blue-smoking on start up, n ... |
| Galletto 1260 |
AlexSmith
27th Jul 2015 5:55pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 1 · Views: 1995 · Subject: Galletto 1260 |
| Hi! I'm about to buy one of those too. Have you got it already? |
| BAS Puma Defender 2007 development - public for th |
AlexSmith
20th Mar 2015 1:37am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 37 · Views: 57756 · Subject: BAS Puma Defender 2007 development - public for th |
| This will be for posterity! Thanks a lot for sharing all this info! And, as others said, keep it coming! |
| 2.4 Puma engine failing at 2000 rpm |
AlexSmith
4th Mar 2015 2:31pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 13320 · Subject: 2.4 Puma engine failing at 2000 rpm |
Alex
Mine was doing this only on sea level, you can try disconnect the EGR plug and go for a run to see if it's better. I did this and no more hesitating, less smoke and better mileage. This will ... |
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