Hi new to this any help would be grateful
I bought a 2004 X-Type 2.0 diesel a few days ago I drove it home with no issues at all went to start it next morning wouldn't start cranked over ok sprayed a just a wee bit of easy start up air hose and started straight away let it idle for a while turned it off and restarted no problem left it over night and same issue again wouldn't start changed fuel filter didn't make any difference
Would appreciate any help at all thanks

 

Welcome to the forum Mark,

I've copied your question from New Member Area - Intro a MUST to X-Type forum for advice from members with the same model.

Graham

 

I've got no experience with this diesel engine, but suggest you check operation of your glow plugs. If they're not working a cold engine will not start. Here's what I read (abbreviated and condensed) from my Haynes manual:

Component locations

1. Preheating controlled by ECM, receives temp from cylinder head temp sensor.

2. Cylinder head temp sensor is screwed into the transmission end of cylinder head.

3. Glow plug relay is located in the fusebox in engine compartment in front of battery.

I'm thinking your problem is common to all four glow plugs, so would start with the relay first. Hope this helps.

 

Thanks very much for your reply really appreciate it.
Yes I will try and change relay will have to find out where it is I know it's in the fuse box behind battery but I would need to know which relay it is for glow plugs.
Thanks again