Sub zero temp start problems

listerdude · Feb 3rd, 2012, 20:41

Last few days have been a real problem for my 2003 D5 cumininating in this mornings complete refusal to fire up. I ended up getting hold of a fan heater and running it pointing in the general direction of the fuel lines and injectors. The fan heater was run for at least 20 mins and then the car still struggles to come to life. This doesn't sound right for a car built on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Anyone have any clue what might be happening here?

raife · Feb 3rd, 2012, 20:45

Water/condensation in the fuel filter freezing?

Easy job. There was another thread on here today about it.

listerdude · Feb 3rd, 2012, 21:08

So just a new fuel filter should do it..probably about time for a new one anyway.

chb · Feb 3rd, 2012, 21:11

There is also a drain point on the filter housing.

Clan · Feb 3rd, 2012, 22:26

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Originally Posted by listerdude

Last few days have been a real problem for my 2003 D5 cumininating in this mornings complete refusal to fire up. I ended up getting hold of a fan heater and running it pointing in the general direction of the fuel lines and injectors. The fan heater was run for at least 20 mins and then the car still struggles to come to life. This doesn't sound right for a car built on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Anyone have any clue what might be happening here?

It sounds like one or two injectors leaking fuel back to the tank hence the fuel pressure too low to fire up The cold weather and lower cranking speed and hence fuel pump speed doesnt help .First stage would be to get the leak off fuel volume checked of all 5 injectors . there will probably be one or two which will be noticably more than the rest , first renew the worst injector and see how it goes , then the second if not cured , it is rare that more than 2 need changing .

stutgart69 · Feb 4th, 2012, 10:09

The same also happening to my car . How much would it likely cost to replace an injector at an indy?

Clan · Feb 4th, 2012, 10:23

An injector with pipe and fitting kit which you MUST have , is over £250 It needs to be the same grade as you already have on your car , ( 1 , 2 or 3 ) you can only get these from a volvo dealer . Any other source or "reconditioned" ones are likely to cause you grief and probably double the cost of repair due to knocking because they are not matched exactly to the others in the car .

stutgart69 · Feb 4th, 2012, 11:22

Seriously? That will be on top of the new intercooler and drivers door module that it also needs .
Im beginning to wish that i had bought a Beemer.. It would probs be cheaper to run

Clan · Feb 4th, 2012, 12:10

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Originally Posted by stutgart69

Seriously? That will be on top of the new intercooler and drivers door module that it also needs .
Im beginning to wish that i had bought a Beemer.. It would probs be cheaper to run

Nah not at £1500 for a service and set of tyres ....

JohnL · Feb 5th, 2012, 09:39

Mine is slow to start when its cold, the engine turns over ok but takes serveral seconds before it catches, could this be the glow plugs not working, or could this be the filter not letting fuel thru,
what is the best way to test if they are working, putting a volt meter into one of the glow plug wires.
Should the glow plug light stay on while they are heating? As mine seems to go off very quickly after the test cycle of the all the other lights at key on?
John

Feb 3rd, 2012, 20:41	#1
listerdude Junior Member Last Online: May 11th, 2014 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Carmarthen	Sub zero temp start problems Last few days have been a real problem for my 2003 D5 cumininating in this mornings complete refusal to fire up. I ended up getting hold of a fan heater and running it pointing in the general direction of the fuel lines and injectors. The fan heater was run for at least 20 mins and then the car still struggles to come to life. This doesn't sound right for a car built on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Anyone have any clue what might be happening here?

Feb 4th, 2012, 10:23	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	An injector with pipe and fitting kit which you MUST have , is over £250 It needs to be the same grade as you already have on your car , ( 1 , 2 or 3 ) you can only get these from a volvo dealer . Any other source or "reconditioned" ones are likely to cause you grief and probably double the cost of repair due to knocking because they are not matched exactly to the others in the car . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 3rd, 2012, 20:45	#2
raife Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2017 17:30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Devon	Water/condensation in the fuel filter freezing? Easy job. There was another thread on here today about it.

Feb 3rd, 2012, 21:08	#3
listerdude Junior Member Last Online: May 11th, 2014 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Carmarthen	So just a new fuel filter should do it..probably about time for a new one anyway.

Feb 3rd, 2012, 21:11	#4
chb Master Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2023 10:53 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leeds	There is also a drain point on the filter housing.

Feb 4th, 2012, 10:09	#6
stutgart69 Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2024 21:25 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: lanark View Photos By: stutgart69	The same also happening to my car . How much would it likely cost to replace an injector at an indy?

Feb 4th, 2012, 11:22	#8
stutgart69 Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2024 21:25 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: lanark View Photos By: stutgart69	Seriously? That will be on top of the new intercooler and drivers door module that it also needs . Im beginning to wish that i had bought a Beemer.. It would probs be cheaper to run

Feb 5th, 2012, 09:39	#10
JohnL Senior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Oise	Mine is slow to start when its cold, the engine turns over ok but takes serveral seconds before it catches, could this be the glow plugs not working, or could this be the filter not letting fuel thru, what is the best way to test if they are working, putting a volt meter into one of the glow plug wires. Should the glow plug light stay on while they are heating? As mine seems to go off very quickly after the test cycle of the all the other lights at key on? John

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