Weird starting process.

dntlkbak · **Posted:** Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:51 pm

Since I have replaced the engine I have noticed that if the engine is warm or I plug in the block heater the engine starts right up and purrs like a kitten which is good and normal, but when it's cold (currently about 0c/30f give or take) I can glow plug it a couple times and it just turns over and does not try to fire, but if I turn off the key and try again it fires right up and away it goes????? any ideas. Thanks.

flash7210 · **Posted:** Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:35 pm

Based on posts from other folks here, what you describe sounds completely normal.
Depending on the age and type of glow plugs you are using, you might need new ones.

dntlkbak · **Posted:** Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:23 pm

I replaced them with new Etechno metallic ones when I did the install, But if it is fairly common I wont worry too much about it. Thanks.

dirtmover · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:54 am

From what I can make out this is not unusual for metal cased plugs and the main reason I've stuck with ceramics. First winter with the Etecno's? It'll be interesting to see how you fare.

rankom · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:19 pm

yes this is e-tecno 7v gp in my kj since 2 years ago i did all the work ,, $$$ jeep starts same like yours but i must plug in block heater , i drive only 2-3 months in the winter , its siting in garage rest of time but i driver around the block weekly and starts ok now , but i know if i open the garage door , ,it gives me same problem, doesn't like cold weather

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