Difficult to start after the engine has been switched off for a long time
Symptom: Difficult to start after the engine has been switched off for a long time
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Difficult to start after the engine has been switched off for a long time
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Fault symptoms
Difficult to start after the engine has been switched off for a long time
Conditions
The following conditions apply for this fault symptom:
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No diagnostic trouble codes in the car with the symptom description in question.
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Starter motor is in working order.
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Diagnostic help
If the engine is difficult to start, check that there are no air leaks between the fuel tank and diesel pump.
Check also that there are no air leaks in the fuel return hoses between the fuel bridges and the suction side of the diesel engine:
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Create a negative pressure and close the valve. If the vacuum drops significantly within 60 seconds, there is a leak.
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Check which part of the hose system that is causing the leak by pinching the hoses in turn and repeating the test. When the vacuum does not drop, the faulty hose has been detected.
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