Picasso slow to start

[belly1]

I have a picasso 55 plate and on first start in the morning it dont want to start it takes 2/3 times of turning over until it will start? any ideas please many thanks

 

[Burnerman]

If the car has a diesel engine, I'd guess either the glow plugs have become lazy, or the fuel is returning back to the tank causing a delayed start.
John

 

[belly1]

Hi john thanks for your reply. I have changed the glow plugs but still the same. How does the fuel return? Cheers

 

[AlanE]

You need to measure the voltage on glow plugs when you switch ignition on to start vehicle because most (all?)of the Citroen/Peugeot have a relay that controls power to them.

Not a plain switching relay these have printed circuit panel with quite a bit of electronics on them. Their operation, when on and for how long for instance, is all dependant on engine temperature etc.

 

[Burnerman]

Indeed, check the supply to the plugs but on the hdi engine, they aren't energised for very long!
If you car has a diesel priming bulb, give it a few squeezes until resistance is felt and then immediately try to start up. It could have a plunger system though, right alongside the fuel filter.
John

 

[Belle427]

How healthy is the battery too, if you have some jump leads hook them up to another car to see if it starts any better.

 

[Peter.N.]

I would agree. How fast is it turning over? It has to reach a predetermined speed before the injectors open, a poor battery or starter can cause the problem.

Peter