Diesel non starter

[Anonymous]

Typical! Selling my RCZ 2.0HDi. Took a deposit from new buyer on Saturday and it wouldn’t start this morning

I put key in and turn and the engine seems to be turning over very quickly, just not starting up. Took 3 attempts of leaving it for a few seconds then trying again. Eventually started on 3 or 4th time

I’ve let the new buyer know this and offered her deposit back

Anyone got any ideas what the issue may be apart from a stubborn car that knows I’m selling?

 

[Anonymous]

Additional info: I hadn’t used the car all day yesterday so had been stood for approx 36hrs

 

[RCZIain]

Air in fuel line?
Turning over quickly kind of rules out battery and starter for me.

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[2retro]

No error/fault message to go with it on screen?

 

[Anonymous]

No error/fault message to go with it on screen?

Nope. All hunky dory.

 

[Plecodoras]

Apart from a sensitive Rcz who doesn't want to be sold....

If engine is turning over good , then it leaves the next problem in the circuit, fuel and ignition including delivery.

No fuel - no start. Check filters / pump / glo plugs etc. might have to take to garage to sort fault.

Hope its not fuel pump.

 

[Anonymous]

Faultless starts at lunch time.

 

[tianorth]

Possibly just a bleed back from the fuel filter and the pump hasn't time to replenish it before starting.
I always switch ignition on and wait about 10 seconds before turning key, this allows the system to be pressurised before starting.

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[Anonymous]

Cheers all. Hopefully it’s the latter. Will see how it goes over the next couple of days. Been totally honest with new buyer and dropped another £100 off my asking price if she still wants it. Could very well be a nothing issue but my conscience wouldn’t allow me to sell without saying anything.
1st beat its missed in 3 years of ownership and it’s the week I’m selling on.
Thanks again everyone