09 C220 CDI - Cold Starting Issue

D_smith_1188

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Hi,

Over the last week (mornings only) take two turns of the key to fire up, first time does turn over but wont start. figured it because we have had a cold snap, once its been started it does miss a beat. then for the rest of the days starts fine every time.

Strange one.
 

LostKiwi

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Poor starting on diesels is typically either related to air leaks or glowplugs.
 

sensor555

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had similar problem on my E320CDI. glow lamp on dash went out after 4/5 seconds. still difficult to start and needed a jump star, then perfect rest of the day. Removed glow plugs and bench tested them with a battery, found although they were heating up they we not glowing red at the tip. Changed for new ones and solved problem.
 

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Or Glow plug relay ? Best get any codes read before throwing any money at the wrong things
 

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On balance this does sound like a glow plug issue, but if this is the 646 motor, they will start even if all glowplugs are inop. unless they hit Arctic weather.
They're good that way.
So it needs sorting, but not an urgent problem.

If it was air in the fuel, this would show up at other times also, even with a warm engine.
 

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