My car won't start- any ideas- diesel peugot 406?
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a bit more information required (ie does the engine turn over when you turn the key ) there are too many things it could be
But.. a common problem is 1 or more heater plugs not working, you could try turning the ignition on wait for the glow plug (heater plug) light to go out then turn the ignition off & back on again, wait for the light to go out again, repeat this three or four times then turn the key right round to start it
If this works then you have faulty glow plugs and you will need to get them changed
Hope this helps
Dead battery?
See the Peugeot dealer, are you sure someone didn't put gas in the tank? How is the fuel gauge looking?
whats new?
You have my sympathy. I've had so many problems recently with my car blowing fuses on the ignition circuit (so check your fuses). Every time I take it to a garage, I have to leave straightaway because the mechanics can't stop laughing when I tell them I'm having problems with a Rover 45.
Oil?
I never worked on a Puegeot but a diesel is basically a diesel by principle anyway.
The distribution pump has an electrical connection and if for some reason it came off it won't start. That is how it shuts off by removing the electrical current. A diesel should run if you have compression, air, and fuel! (doesn't require spark) So check all three. But I would bet you have a electrical situation even possibly a fuse for the pump. Check all your fuses too!
dirty fuel filter
More than likely glow plugs burnt out , If your not tec minded they are the four plugs on the front of the engine they look a little like spark plugs . disconnect the wire to each of them run a wire from the positive side of your battery to each in tum the ones that do not show a small spark are shot , diesels will not normally start if more than one is burnt out . dont worry about the spark it is very low voltage
if it has the old key pad were you have to put your pin code in the is chances it is that which means your fuel pump needs to be looked at
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