nelly13
Member Since: 26 May 2009
Location: wiltshire
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Hi all,
My 2014 3.0 sdv6 has just got really slow to start. It cranks over really quickly, but takes ages to fire.
I have not long replaced the low pressure fuel pump with a genuine vdo one.
Today I took the tank off again and replaced the pump again, along with a genuine fuel filter and still no change.
Currently no faults showing, so I'm at loss as to what to try next.
It runs like a dream once it starts, just cranks for a few seconds.
Anyone else had similar?
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 2nd Sep 2023 1:02 pm |
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kim0785b
Member Since: 12 Feb 2021
Location: London
Posts: 141
 
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Check the battery voltage is above 12v, ideally 13-14v before starting up if not charge up the main battery making sure your negative is connected to the car body rather than the negative terminal of the battery as it will reset the battery monitor system.
If that doesn't solve the issue it could be the alternator, not uncommon for the alternator / starter motor to need replacing after a few years.
Do you run it on long journeys now and again as that helps keep the battery topped up. Discovery 4
Oct 2015, 2016 build
SDV6 Santorini Black SE
New engine at 42k
Car camper
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| 5th Sep 2023 12:11 pm |
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