Engine Start Issue

[JoshPurchase]

Hi guys!

New owner of a 2012 RCZ GT 2.0HDI. Most days the car starts perfectly, but twice in the space of a week, I've started the car only for it to die and turn off instantly. I then turn the car over and it won't start, then after two attempts it usually fires up perfectly. Has happened the exact way both times I've had starting issues. Ignition works and car has power, its just struggling turning over.

I don't have much knowledge on this engine but I assume something like a crank or cam sensor? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Josh

 

[RCZIain]

One of my 407s did something like that. It would sometimes start fine, other times start, run for 5 seconds and then stop.
It was the starter motor.

Could be something to check.

 

[JoshPurchase]

One of my 407s did something like that. It would sometimes start fine, other times start, run for 5 seconds and then stop
It was the starter motor.

Could be something to check.

Thank you. Would an OBD reader find something like this, or is it something I'd have to nose at myself?

 

[RCZIain]

Probably nothing less than Diagbox/PP2k. Unless modern generic obd stuff is better than the ones I've used in the past.
I didn't have Diagbox when I had starter motor problems, so didn't have it on hand to play with.

 

[JoshPurchase]

Update: OBD reader flagged this code. I reset it too see if it came back but nothing as yet.

 

[Verminator]

What's the milage on your Hdi please as it might be down to the additive empty and needs replacing...

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[Ged5]

What's the milage on your Hdi please as it might be down to the additive empty and needs replacing...

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Where is that located I need todo mine

 

[Verminator]

It's a bit of a messy thing but it's located at the rear of the car under cover

Hope this helps you out

 

[Ged5]

It's a bit of a messy thing but it's located at the rear of the car under cover

Hope this helps you out

Will try to take it off or just refill on car