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Old Stager



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Zermatt Silver
Cold starting problem TDV8

In the cold weather we're having at the moment, mine doesn't always start first time from cold. It will fire up and run for a second or two, then cuts out. Then when it does finally run, usually after about 3 or 4 attempts, the tick over is really lumpy for the first 10 or 15 seconds.

Is this normal Question

PS - it says on the display that a cold start is in progress and there is quite a long delay before the engine starts to turn over, so I'm assuming the glow plug is heating up OK. 14.5MY SDV6 HSE Dynamic Indus silver/lunar/ebony 20" wheels, InControl, full-size spare, electric tow bar, adaptive xenons, adaptive cruise control, auto main beam assist. Gone: TDV8 HSE; Zermatt silver/ebony, 19" off road alloys, active diff, particle filter, tow pack (it was fun) BMW 730D SE (great car, sadly missed). Ford Focus RS mk2, Ultimate green, lux pack 2, bluetooth. The start of my mid-life crisis.
IN THE GARAGE: BMW i8 - the mid-life crisis continues and it's great fun.

Post #281389 Mon Nov 29 2010 1:28pm
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globe195



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Bonatti Grey

Hi, I am having the same problem with my 2006 TV6? Confused Any suggestions are more than welcome? Smile
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Post #281414 Mon Nov 29 2010 7:35pm
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Belgium 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Buckingham Blue

In the cold weather mine sounds a bit lumpy when first started on the day. Never seen the cold start message even in -28c weather, could be a feature on the 2010 model, I always wait for the glow plug light to go out before turning the engine over. Sons of dogs come hither and get flesh
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Post #281423 Mon Nov 29 2010 9:44pm
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RichardM



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I get the cold start message and delay but then it always starts and runs fine. Mind you I am on my second starter motor already. WINNER - 2009 ‘Just Doing What It’s Designed To Do’ Award

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Post #281434 Mon Nov 29 2010 11:28pm
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Vadim



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I know some RRS owners in Russia who also have a similar problem. But that is in mother Russia, they get very low temperatures.
Historically, cars have always behaved badly in cold conditions. I find it perfectly normal to not to be able to start the engine from the first time when temperature plunges below 0 C. So I would not worry Thumbs Up Vadim A.

Post #281439 Tue Nov 30 2010 12:48am
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Old Stager



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Zermatt Silver

Vadim wrote:
I know some RRS owners in Russia who also have a similar problem. But that is in mother Russia, they get very low temperatures.
Historically, cars have always behaved badly in cold conditions. I find it perfectly normal to not to be able to start the engine from the first time when temperature plunges below 0 C. So I would not worry Thumbs Up


Historically, I agree - the last car I had cold starting problems with was a Ford Sierra 1.6 in 1985! But this 2010 Wink 14.5MY SDV6 HSE Dynamic Indus silver/lunar/ebony 20" wheels, InControl, full-size spare, electric tow bar, adaptive xenons, adaptive cruise control, auto main beam assist. Gone: TDV8 HSE; Zermatt silver/ebony, 19" off road alloys, active diff, particle filter, tow pack (it was fun) BMW 730D SE (great car, sadly missed). Ford Focus RS mk2, Ultimate green, lux pack 2, bluetooth. The start of my mid-life crisis.
IN THE GARAGE: BMW i8 - the mid-life crisis continues and it's great fun.

Post #281442 Tue Nov 30 2010 7:14am
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Vadim



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Touché! Smile

I still would not worry! Thumbs Up Vadim A.

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Post #281495 Tue Nov 30 2010 4:04pm
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Old Stager



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Zermatt Silver

Well, it actually failed to start at all today. Tried 10 or 12 times; it would fire up for a couple of seconds, then cut out. It wasn't even cold ('only' -3). Was late for a meeting so I used my wife's BMW 1 Series diesel which had been sat on the drive unused for a week. Needless to say, it started first time. When I got back home I tried the RRS again and eventually coaxed it in to life after about another 10 attempts.

Anyone got any ideas as to what may be the problem Question 14.5MY SDV6 HSE Dynamic Indus silver/lunar/ebony 20" wheels, InControl, full-size spare, electric tow bar, adaptive xenons, adaptive cruise control, auto main beam assist. Gone: TDV8 HSE; Zermatt silver/ebony, 19" off road alloys, active diff, particle filter, tow pack (it was fun) BMW 730D SE (great car, sadly missed). Ford Focus RS mk2, Ultimate green, lux pack 2, bluetooth. The start of my mid-life crisis.
IN THE GARAGE: BMW i8 - the mid-life crisis continues and it's great fun.

Post #281887 Fri Dec 03 2010 10:52pm
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Rislar



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I would suggest a fuel problem, you don't use supermarket tat do you? If it aint broke leave it!


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Rislar wrote:
I would suggest a fuel problem, you don't use supermarket tat do you?


Certainly not Shocked Only ever fill up with 'branded' diesel - Shell, BP, Esso etc. Last fill was Shell, but I've had this problem on and off ever since the cold weather started and I've filled up a couple of times in that time.

Ironically, my wife does fill up wherever it's cheapest (including Tesco) but it was her car that started 1st time today Confused 14.5MY SDV6 HSE Dynamic Indus silver/lunar/ebony 20" wheels, InControl, full-size spare, electric tow bar, adaptive xenons, adaptive cruise control, auto main beam assist. Gone: TDV8 HSE; Zermatt silver/ebony, 19" off road alloys, active diff, particle filter, tow pack (it was fun) BMW 730D SE (great car, sadly missed). Ford Focus RS mk2, Ultimate green, lux pack 2, bluetooth. The start of my mid-life crisis.
IN THE GARAGE: BMW i8 - the mid-life crisis continues and it's great fun.

Post #281890 Fri Dec 03 2010 11:03pm
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Rislar



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Sorry to suggest that bud but there is only a few things that cause the bad starts and that is fuel, glow plugs and map sensor!! Oh and the wrong oil, if you are running this the engine will really struggle! If it aint broke leave it!


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Post #281891 Fri Dec 03 2010 11:33pm
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Zermatt Silver

Rislar wrote:
Sorry to suggest that bud but there is only a few things that cause the bad starts and that is fuel, glow plugs and map sensor!! Oh and the wrong oil, if you are running this the engine will really struggle!


No worries - I'm grateful for any advice Thumbs Up I only had the RRS in July so it's still running whatever oil was put in at the factory; it's hardly needed any topping up, but what little it's had has been Castrol Magnatec as per the book. I guess that leaves glow plugs and map sensor...I feel a trip to the dealer coming on Sad 14.5MY SDV6 HSE Dynamic Indus silver/lunar/ebony 20" wheels, InControl, full-size spare, electric tow bar, adaptive xenons, adaptive cruise control, auto main beam assist. Gone: TDV8 HSE; Zermatt silver/ebony, 19" off road alloys, active diff, particle filter, tow pack (it was fun) BMW 730D SE (great car, sadly missed). Ford Focus RS mk2, Ultimate green, lux pack 2, bluetooth. The start of my mid-life crisis.
IN THE GARAGE: BMW i8 - the mid-life crisis continues and it's great fun.

Post #281897 Fri Dec 03 2010 11:46pm
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Rislar



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I've found stealer's are pretty useless also unless they have a master technician! it might be the only option you have to run a diagnostic, at least you'll have peace of mind!! Thumbs Up If it aint broke leave it!


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Rislar wrote:
I've found stealer's are pretty useless also unless they have a master technician! it might be the only option you have to run a diagnostic, at least you'll have peace of mind!! Thumbs Up


I know what you mean...I could write a book about my experiences with BMW dealers over the years. I'm new to the Land Rover brand and have yet to sample the quality of service on the repair and maintenance side. I'm not holding my breath Wink 14.5MY SDV6 HSE Dynamic Indus silver/lunar/ebony 20" wheels, InControl, full-size spare, electric tow bar, adaptive xenons, adaptive cruise control, auto main beam assist. Gone: TDV8 HSE; Zermatt silver/ebony, 19" off road alloys, active diff, particle filter, tow pack (it was fun) BMW 730D SE (great car, sadly missed). Ford Focus RS mk2, Ultimate green, lux pack 2, bluetooth. The start of my mid-life crisis.
IN THE GARAGE: BMW i8 - the mid-life crisis continues and it's great fun.

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