A couple of things to check out here-
1) Are the glow plugs working
2) Is the fuel shut off solenoid keeping the fuel turned off
3) Has the fuel system been disturbed recently?
I think 2) is the most likely cause at this time.
John, May 2008
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I can answer this question...
car terns over but wont start peuget 205 deasle 1989?