Missing on cold start

[Locky]

Hi all... ok when I started my e220 cdi this morning it was like it was running on only 3 cylinders.... the idle hunts a bit too, but it's always done that. when held at 1500rpm it ran on all 4... any idea what this could be? it runs fine when hot. I thought maybe a glowplug was down but shouldn't that re-light the glowplug light on the dash? is there an easy way I can check my glowplugs?

 

[Keith]

I have same prob on my E300D

Not that it helps but I have same problem on my E300D and its not glow plugs in my case for sure. Will subscribe this thread and see if anyone can suggest anything.
K

 

[stwat]

It could be air getting in to the fuel pipes somewhere and when the engine gets up to temp the seal or gasket where the leak is, expands with the heat, closing the leak. Also, when you rev it higher it could pull enough fuel through to by pass the leak.

Just a thought.

Stu

 

[kiwi_bloke]

plugs

replace your glow plugs if they havent been done

 

[piestore]

diesel missing

Hi


Cold start missing on CDI is faulty injectors on old 300 diesel heater plugs