300SD - Occasional starting issues
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I have an '85 300 SD Turbo that's recently started having starting issues. If I shut off the engine and run into a store and attempt to restart the car, say, within 5 to 15 minutes, the glow light comes on, the engine turns over, but it will not start. Sometimes it will start on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th crank. Soemtimes I've just waited 10 or so minutes and restarted. If it's parked over a few hours or over night, it starts just fine.
Also, around the same time this started happening, the engine started shutting down as much as 5 or so seconds after I've shut the engine off and pulled out the key. I don't know if the two issues are related.
Anyone have any ideas on what's happening?
Thanks!!
Also, around the same time this started happening, the engine started shutting down as much as 5 or so seconds after I've shut the engine off and pulled out the key. I don't know if the two issues are related.
Anyone have any ideas on what's happening?
Thanks!!
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One possibility for your first issue is a fuel leak, allowing air into the system. Another possibility is plugged fuel filters. A third possibilility is a partially stuck "Emergency Stop" lever.
Your second issue, the one where the engine delays in shutting down is most likely related to a vacuum leak. I am not sure how however if this relates to your first issue.
Phil
Your second issue, the one where the engine delays in shutting down is most likely related to a vacuum leak. I am not sure how however if this relates to your first issue.
Phil
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ORIGINAL: aedixon
I have an '85 300 SD Turbo that's recently started having starting issues. If I shut off the engine and run into a store and attempt to restart the car, say, within 5 to 15 minutes, the glow light comes on, the engine turns over, but it will not start. Sometimes it will start on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th crank. Soemtimes I've just waited 10 or so minutes and restarted. If it's parked over a few hours or over night, it starts just fine.
Also, around the same time this started happening, the engine started shutting down as much as 5 or so seconds after I've shut the engine off and pulled out the key. I don't know if the two issues are related.
Anyone have any ideas on what's happening?
Thanks!!
I have an '85 300 SD Turbo that's recently started having starting issues. If I shut off the engine and run into a store and attempt to restart the car, say, within 5 to 15 minutes, the glow light comes on, the engine turns over, but it will not start. Sometimes it will start on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th crank. Soemtimes I've just waited 10 or so minutes and restarted. If it's parked over a few hours or over night, it starts just fine.
Also, around the same time this started happening, the engine started shutting down as much as 5 or so seconds after I've shut the engine off and pulled out the key. I don't know if the two issues are related.
Anyone have any ideas on what's happening?
Thanks!!
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