Intermittent Engine Starting problem?

427,000 MILES • 5 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GREENES44
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Sometimes the engine struggles to start.
Nov 13, 2024 at 12:12 PM
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So, when you say struggles to start, do you mean crank over? (starter) or the engine cranks over okay but does not run? We need more information to help you. If it is hard starting then this guide can help, but being a diesel the #1 problem with these cars is the fuel filter/water separator needs to be replaced, has that been done recently?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

If you can upload a short video of the engine cranking over it will help me, see what's going on.
Nov 14, 2024 at 3:05 AM
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