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why wont my 1.8 diesel start?

H Reg escort van - somedays its fine otherdays it just doesnt start - doesnt even turn over... key in...nothing !

Will start if pushed down a hill but not with jump leads.
Mick, November 2005
Hi, You need to see if the glow plug lights come up on the dash board.
If not check battery condition and connections.
If still nothing have the starter motor checked, it may be faulty and all the power from your battery is going to earth due to the fault

Bob, November 2005