Engine Turns But Wont Start Poss Missing Relays

[al8888]

Hi all,

I have a 98 xantia that apparently had an immobiliser problem. It doesnt have a keypad and the immobiliser light comes on and goes off once the ignition is switched on. The engine turns but doesnt start. When i got it the water inthe expansion tank was non existant so filled up and also topped up the the oil. I have since tried with another battery and it turns once again with no joy. btw the glow plug light comes n and goes out. I have since checked the fuse under the dash and there is a purple relay type socket above a white long female connector. both empty and in side the engine bay there is a green round relay socket at the left side also empty. there are holes to the right for what I presume are other relays if the wiring was present. The owner guide and haynes manuls 93-98 seem to omit any details reagarding this. Is there any info on these things and is this a red herring and the car is infact a lemon?

Thanks in advance

al

[Johndouglas]

Have you checked that diesel is getting to the injectors? How does the primer bulb feel?

[al8888]

Thx for the reply,

 

There isnt a primer bulb on the left of the engine bay where it should be, just a straight tube from the fuel filter i guess. How would I check the injectors? There is half a tank of diesel

 

Have you checked that diesel is getting to the injectors? How does the primer bulb feel?

[al8888]

Thx for the reply,

 

There isnt a primer bulb on the left of the engine bay where it should be, just a straight tube from the fuel filter i guess. How would I check the injectors? There is half a tank of diesel

 

I have also found out that the ecu / immobiliser may need reprogramming to the key as the battery may have been out of the car. Was wondering if anyone had experimented with the obd connection. Local citroen want £35 to look + £29.99 to reprogram + £11 because I dont have the sliver card. thats if it is the immobiliser :D oh and +VAT for good measure. Any advice gratefully recieved

[al8888]

I have also found out that the ecu / immobiliser may need reprogramming to the key as the battery may have been out of the car. Was wondering if anyone had experimented with the obd connection. Local citroen want £35 to look + £29.99 to reprogram + £11 because I dont have the sliver card. thats if it is the immobiliser :) oh and +VAT for good measure. Any advice gratefully recieved

 

 

Just an update on the car...finally got he glow plugs replaced by a mobile mechanic. The car still had the same problem. Then they towed it down the road and jump started it. They said there was air in the fuel and opened a valve to bleed which sorted it out.

 

Engine start well now just need to put it thru and MOT