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 Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
HScarrott93
 6th Oct 2024 9:58 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
Garage has tested the compression in each of the cylinders and it is all ok.
They believe the white smoke is coolant, which explains the recent leak.
Potentially head gasket but it had the starting ... |
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HScarrott93
2nd Oct 2024 3:21 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
Hi
I have used engine cleaners before, similar to the injector cleaner. Diesel Comma Magic I think it was. EGR has also come out and been cleaned.
THanks |
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HScarrott93
2nd Oct 2024 2:54 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
| Thanks Gasman. What valves do you mean please? Thanks |
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HScarrott93
2nd Oct 2024 10:35 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
By way of an update....Just got the car back form the garage.
They suspect poor compression is the culprit, as it is getting gradually worse over time. Now its ever start in the morning, not just col ... |
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HScarrott93
1st Oct 2024 4:56 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
| Perfect, thank you. Will give it a shot! |
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HScarrott93
1st Oct 2024 3:01 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
| Perfect. Do you know where it is located? |
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HScarrott93
1st Oct 2024 2:41 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
Thanks for the advice. Might get this changed. It’s not registering any DTC’s but could be faulty.
So this is the camshaft sensor, not the crankshaft sensor? |
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HScarrott93
1st Oct 2024 1:47 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
Thanks Nodge
It did have two injectors leaking down, so then I had all four replaced with brand new bosch injectors (almost £1000). When the new ones were fitted, they were initially coded to the ... |
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HScarrott93
1st Oct 2024 12:07 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
Here is a link to a video of how it starts.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WVAxL_JDXYg |
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HScarrott93
1st Oct 2024 10:52 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
| Yes thats a good shout. Something I did think of changing. When driving the OBD shows the coolant at 80degrees. The indicator on the dash shows the temp as normal. Often when that fails it can fluctua ... |
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HScarrott93
1st Oct 2024 10:31 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
Thanks for the messages everyone.
The non return valve was added, as it was believed that either air could be getting in the system, or fuel could be draining back to the tank overnight.
The car ... |
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HScarrott93
1st Oct 2024 8:40 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
Hi Rommel, thanks for the reply 
It was a genuine filter fitted, so should be ok.
Starter has been tested and confirmed is working as normal. Its done 80k miles, but has had the issue since Ive ow ... |
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HScarrott93
30th Sep 2024 4:59 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 727 · Subject: Poor starting 2012 FL2 |
Hi all, I'm new to the forum, so appreciate any help in advance!
I have a 2012 FL2 with 80k miles (of which Ive owned for the last three years).
Runs lovely but has an issue with starting first ... |
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