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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Dave on March 07, 2014, 09:02:19 AM

Title: Grand Cherokee 2.5 TD wont start
Post by: Dave on March 07, 2014, 09:02:19 AM

at the turn of the key it races over but wont start, injector one is new and heaters are working. there is also plenty of white smoke! Any tips etc are welcome...

Title: Re: Grand Cherokee 2.5 TD wont start
Post by: XJ Fan on March 07, 2014, 12:18:12 PM

As it's dieseasal, check to ensure fuel is getting to the engine (I assume it is, due to the white smoke), along with the glow plug. Can you bump start it?

Title: Re: Grand Cherokee 2.5 TD wont start
Post by: Dave on March 07, 2014, 01:28:28 PM

Thanks for the reply, it can start if pushed but not every time!

Title: Re: Grand Cherokee 2.5 TD wont start
Post by: bgbazz on March 07, 2014, 02:44:06 PM

That sounds a bit like low compression...has the new injector and glowplug been seated in properly?

Title: Re: Grand Cherokee 2.5 TD wont start
Post by: Dave on March 07, 2014, 03:20:59 PM

Thanks for the reply, the new ones are fine. It's a real pain in the ass!

Title: Re: Grand Cherokee 2.5 TD wont start
Post by: bgbazz on March 07, 2014, 03:24:09 PM

I can identify with that! It was just a long shot anyway...based on a similar experience with an old Caterpillar bulldozer.

Title: Re: Grand Cherokee 2.5 TD wont start
Post by: Dave69 on March 07, 2014, 10:24:52 PM

check the injector spill pipes as these get lose over age allowing the fuel to back track to the tank making it hard to start