Thread: TD5 Defender wont start

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

As already mentioned with regards to priming and checking to make sure you havent left the old small centre seal behind in the filter mount.

Dont, what I would call over tighten the fuel filter, it only requires moderate tightening up, over tightening it will cause issues.

Ive posted this before...
To start a TD5 after running out of diesel.
Turn ignition on, depress accelerator 5 times.
The MIL will then flush, this is purge mode, once completed the MIL will turn off.
Then hold the accelerator to the floor, crank engine over.
Once it begins to start, bring the accelerator pedal up about half way until it fully starts.
There will lots of white smoke (unburnt fuel) but all will be good.

You need a good battery to achieve this.
Also once it goes into purge mode you should clearly hear the fuel pump as it cycles, if not, then yes could be the pump, but do the above first though.

Regards
Daz

PS If it starts and runs for as you say, a few minutes?? then yes sounds like fuel pump.

That's why I use the method I outlined above as it has negligible drain on battery.

Originally Posted by 96 defender

Gday all

well she is going again and i,m $670 lighter in the pocket

i fitted a new fuel pump and after priming she ran
i am miffed about the 5 presses on the accelerator pedal though as mine will not respond to this
maybe because of the trs ecu it has fitted ,not sure

cheers everyone for the help and suggestions

Sheafer

At that price I'm assuming its a genuine pump (or the VDO packaged one, same thing), its something to note that the cheap $300 ones seem to last about 3 months.

Regards
Daz