Comments on: Tony’s Cold Starting Trick

By: omar

omar — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:24:08 +0000

hi my mitsubishi pajero has got a problem where it will run good for a few weeks then for a day it will not start i have change the altinator put new battery and still got the problem.wot shall i do?.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:01:01 +0000

That’s great, glad it worked for you

By: Cozza

Cozza — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:54:30 +0000

First start of the day has been terrible for weeks. Had some spurious relay readings on my multimeter and tried Tony’s GR19 Relay fix.

20 mins of effort and job done. Started first time. Long may it last :0)

Excellent advice. Many thanks.

By: gaston martinez

gaston martinez — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:53:29 +0000

I have problems wih the overdrive, It connect and disconnect while is running on the road.
is a solenoid in the gear box wrong?
what can I do?
regards

By: JD

JD — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:28:10 +0000

Hi,

running s J reg SWB 2.5TD with 2 batteries and 2 solenoids. Think 1 of the solenoids is knackered. When warm the it sometimes (getting more frequent) won’t start. Turn the key, clicking noise and nothing. Have temp solved the problem running a jump lead from the + on the battery direct to starter. How do I know which solenoid is knackered and is it okay to replace both with 1 relay or are 2 relays better? Your wisdom is greatly appreciated.

By: GJB

GJB — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:31:50 +0000

Pajero 2.8 oil pressure sensor removal.
Forget the 24mm sensor as it is easier to takle the 17mm bolt underneath it and then seperate them in a vice once it’s removed from the engine.

By: steven 2.8 paj owner

steven 2.8 paj owner — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:07:46 +0000

cold start problems 2.8 paj
i had the starting problems where the paj would run lumpy at start then eventually it cut out a short distance down the road.
the fuel pump i removed and got the fuel pump seal on the shaft only fitted for the second time it was fitted two year a by the previous owner two year ago but the previous owner had the paj standing on driveway, apparently if the engine stands for long periods this can cause the seals to fail? so a diesel specialist told me however the engine now has not cut out but runs lumpy again at start up on a cold morning. i have not yet checked the glow plugs as i was told the engine just would not start if they wer at fault it has always started right away. i suspect a leaking fuel line above the tank (accessed from in the boot) as from what i could view did not look in the best condition. i think i will try bypassing the fuel filter also just to see how it starts for a couple of days.
i wondered wht is the 2nd cable for alongside the throttle as it is like the engine needs choke on cold start up and the cable has a bit of slack in it any suggestions?

By: Xpajun

Xpajun — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:57:55 +0000

Geree and Jack Willigers

It sounds as if your seals are gone on your diesel pump - most noticeable on a 2.8 which will always cut out at the same place after initial starting in the morning - but does happen to every engine using the bosch-type fuel pump.

What is happening is the seals being worn are allowing the fuel to drain back to the tank overnight then the pump needs to draw a load of air up before it gets fuel to deliver to the engine.

A pump rebuild should cure it but you’ll be looking at £250+ if you remove and replace the pump

By: Geree and Jack Willigers

Geree and Jack Willigers — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:09 +0000

I’ve got the same problems, but when I pump the manual fuel pump I can get it started, however I have to repeat this for about 5 min. before it runs normal. One machanic said it is the pump above the filter while another said it must be a fuel pump in the fuel tank which isn’t working. I have now no idea what it is.

Jack

By: Ivan

Ivan — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:11:14 +0000

Hi,

If you’re worried about 100A not being a high enough rating, it’s entirely possible that you could wire up two of these relays in parallel for increased longevity.

Also, if you’re worried about damaging sensitive electronics with this setup, simply add a power diode between the coil terminals with it’s annode connected to the ground side. This will suppress any high voltage generated as the field collapses. However, I’d guess this isn’t much of a concern as the original system also drives a coil.