Diesel engine is cranking when a little petrol is used to crank it, but not operating on diesel fuel

2012 SUZUKI SWIFT
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My car's diesel engine is cranking when a little petrol is used to crank it, after removing petrol when I again try to start the same with diesel fuel, it is not cranking.
Sep 1, 2016 at 5:50 AM
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Hello,

It sound like the injector pump has failed which is a common problem with that car. Please check it out and let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Sep 3, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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