Vectra starting problem

Hi ,
I have a 2003 vectra 2.0tdi , very occassionally when starting it fires
then instantly dies then it takes ages to restart , when it eventually will
restart " 10 mins or so " it starts in a big cloud and black smoke and
starts very rough for a few seconds ?
Anyone any ideas please
Thanks
Kaz

 

It sounds to me like a glow plug issue. Are you waiting until the
pre-heater light goes out before starting? Also, are your feet off the
pedals when you turn the key?

Either way, your dealer should be able to sort it easily.

Alan

 

Thanks Alan , yes im waiting till the glow light goes out and only have
clutch pedal depressed as the manual says , the car is under warranty but
will they look at it with being such an intermittent fault ?

Kaz

 

I had a similar thing with my Astra 2.0 DTi... turned out to be the fuel
return pipes which were
replaced under warranty.

Could be the glowplugs though...