Hello All,

I'm the proud owner of an 02 plate 320d (SE) Model and until recently has been fine. However, the cold weather has bough about problems. In the cold freezing conditions, it has been struggling to start. During these conditions, it takes about 10 minutes to start, having turned the key for a few bursts, then leaving it for a minute or so and trying again. The glow plugs have been changed, but the problem is till there. Yesterday and this morning it started first time. In addition to this, I have noticed (heard) the fuel pump priming the system, but during the cold, I don't hear it until the second or third turn of the ignition.

If anyone has experienced similar problems or anyone can offer me a possible solution to the problem, this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Pash

Firstly welcome along,

Im no mechanic at all but I would definatly get someone to take a look at that fuel pump.

being a diesal , are you turning the ignition on , leave it for a few seconds, then turn the rest of the way?

tbh I would say its the glow plugs turn the key and wait til the glow plugs light goes off....wait another 10-20 seconds then try it give them a proper boi. I have had the exact same issue on my old 306.

When were they last changed? might be an idea to replace them

Welcome mate, I'm with gav on this one check the fuel pump might a negative connection somewhere, and greeny he's had to glow plugs replaced lol he states that

I thought modern diesels dont have to wait for glow plugs to heat, I could be wrong but the few diesels that i have driven do not have to wait, fires up

Always try it.. turn the ignition on, wait 5 secs then fire her up.

Hi lads,

Thanks for welcoming me to the forum.

and also thanks for the advice .... much appreciated. Just to let you know, the glow plugs have been changed a few weeks ago, but the problem is still there...worse in freezing conditions. It's been fine the last few days when the temperature has been moderate....so it's definately a cold start issue....any more ideas guys...

Pash

have you tried leaving just the ignition on then for a few seconds?

usually modern diesels don't need to wait but tbh in conditions that aren't common to the UK (EG -12 degree's) you may have to give it a second lol