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Car wouldn't start this morning

102 views 8 replies 5 participants last post by  Daedalus  
#1 ·
2015 Diesel Dacia Logan.

Running ok yesterday, albeit with a emissions warning light (have car booked in for glow plugs replacement in a couple of weeks).

Dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree today.
 
#6 ·
Was it particularly cold in your location this morning?
Did the engine turn over reasonably quickly?
Was there any smoke from the exhaust as the car was turning over?
Not sure about the Sandero but often the glowplug ligh will light even whn only one of them is working.
If the engine only turned over slowly there probably wouldn't have sufficient speed of compression to ignite.
Smoke from the exaust, if there was any, will will indicate fuel's getting to the cycliners but there's insufficient pressure to fire.
You could try some "Easy start" spray be sure to follow the instructions if you're not used to using it, but it's not a good idea to make a habit of it's use, but it will help to diagnose the glow plug operation.
Someone else has posted whilst I been writing this, maybe they'll be more helpful?