My 96 E 300 D turns over but will not start once in a while it will if you turn the start for a long time? After tring I here some noise coming from on of the Changeover valves I think that is what it is part # 000 545 03 27?


Anyone PLEASE HELP???

Check your glow plugs for proper resistance and all fuel lines for leaks.

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2004 VW Jetta TDI (manual)

Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL

The glow plugs are all testing fine.It only happens when it is at an 8th of a tank. Ihave to hold the fuel peddle down all the way wil I crank it for about10-15 sec intrivals it takes about 5 times to get to slowly sputter back to like. Once warm it runs great??

Sounds like its time for replacing the clear fuel lines and O rings. I am guessing if you look under the hood there will be air bubbles flowing through the fuel lines as you are cranking.

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Dennis
2006 E320 CDI Black/Black Leather. Nav, HTD Seats HK stereo 32000 miles.
2000 VW Passat 1.8t 300,000 miles as of Dec 09, 2009 original owner
1997 E300d Silver 300,000 miles As of Jan 05, 2010
3rd owner SOLD

It definitely sounds like it's being starved of fuel. Have you ever replaced the fuel filter? It could also be the tank screen. First I would check whether you're getting fuel to the prefilter (with the engine off when you're having this starting problem). The prefilter is in the main fuel filter housing and it's supplied by the fuel line that goes to the top of the housing. Simply disconnect the line and take a peek. This will help us diagnose your problem further.

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2004 VW Jetta TDI (manual)

Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL