i have a 53 plate renault kangoo van that wont start. I have replaced the battery, glow plugs and alternator but still wont start not even using the jump leads, it will start from a tow and then runs fine and starts the rest of that day but next day it wont start....

john, January 2010

I have an X Reg Kangoo van, 1.9 diesel. I have starting problems every winter and have replaced battery, earth straps and glows plugs.

I have a starter/charger to give it a huge boost which often helps but I find the most reliable way is to rest a 3Kw fan heater so it is pointing towards the glow plugs/injectors/cylinder head and leave it for 15 to 20 mins to warm things up. It then atrts every time.

I don't know what the fault is but it must have something to do with some temperature sensor. Hope this helps.

webtrekker, January 2010

most likly your starter motor needs replacing. does it turn over when trying to jump start?

phil, January 2010