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Author:  ChristoKilian [ Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:03 am ]
Post subject:  Hard starting 2.5 CRD KJ 2003
I recently had my KJ serviced at an accredited service centre. This included changing the air,fuel and oil filter. I also asked them to look into the difficult starting problem I am experiencing on the KJ. They blamed it on the battery not holding the charge properly.

I did replace the battery after the service but are still having the same hard starting problem. Apparently a leaking primerpump could be the culprit? Allowing air to be sucked into the fuel system?

Any suggestions on how I can solve this problem without enriching the service centre futher?? :evil:

Much appreciated
Author:  ATXKJ [ Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hard starting 2.5 CRD KJ 2003
Howdy ChristoKilian

I'm guessing on the 2.5 - but to check air in fuel - you could lightly pump the primer - if it's soft - it probably has air in the system.
I know the fuel head is different from the 2.8 - but do you also have a lift pump in the tank? - for 2.8's - adding a lift pump eliminated the air-in fuel problems.

and FYI - for diesel issues - you might post down in

'Liberty CRD...Love that Torque!!!'

you'll get more responses.
Author:  ChristoKilian [ Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hard starting 2.5 CRD KJ 2003
Hi ATXKJ,

Thanks for the reply, I will try your advice. No there is no lift pump in the tank but will also explore that option. Strange thing is that I never had this problem since I bought the Liberty about 18 months ago. This problem started about a month ago out of the blue....

Will have another close-up look this afternoon.
Author:  Billwill [ Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hard starting 2.5 CRD KJ 2003
The 2002 2.5 CRD (like I have) definitely has a lift pump...I am sure the 2003 also has one :?
TonyCRD on this Forum should be able to clarify this for you :)
Probably air in the system as stated before.

Also, is the dealer you are using the McCarthy dealership near the Fountains in Pretoria?
I used them when I was working in that area five years ago and found them to be pretty good then. :BANANA:

Also, have you checked the "CRD Love the Torque" Forum just below....this is the best place to post questions regarding CRDS!
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