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LRnovice



Member Since: 08 May 2008
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2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Auto Belize Green
Starting problem
If I leave the car overnight when I try to start next day it starts immediately, Leave for two days and it takes two to three seconds to start. However leave for a week and it can take three or four attempts each attempt lasting about three or four seconds.

The strange thing is when it does start on the third or forth attempt it starts immediately. The battery is good and easily turns the engine over until it starts. Any suggestions anyone.
Thanks
Post #873888 20th Dec 2020 7:27pm
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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
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Post #873890 20th Dec 2020 7:31pm
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andydef90



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potential fuel leek sounds like there is no fuel on start up hence why its ok after one day but longer after being standing . can you here the pump running if so see how much longer it runs for after being stood a few days before starting Question
Post #873942 21st Dec 2020 8:14am
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LRnovice



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Thanks Andy Ill check that
Post #873985 21st Dec 2020 2:29pm
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Nidge



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Could also be the starter motor on its way out...lots have had this issue....I'd recommend replacing it with a Bosch one Thumbs Up

N.
Post #874014 21st Dec 2020 6:47pm
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ickle



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Dont think theres an electric pump on a 2.4. Could be a leak giving an air lock though or dodgy / not tightened filter?

Keith
Post #874047 21st Dec 2020 9:09pm
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blackwolf



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Correct, no electric pump on a 2.4.
Post #874077 21st Dec 2020 10:23pm
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andydef90



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i stand corrected thanks guys
Post #874120 22nd Dec 2020 8:42am
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blurry



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I have just had a heap of things checked for a similar intermittent starting problem.
One is the sensor and valve at the end of the fuel rail.
The second, which cleared the problem, was the fuel pressure valve that is on the fuel pump, simple unplug old one, plug new one in, cost about £90 though.
Post #874172 22nd Dec 2020 3:02pm
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