Fiat Ducato 3.0 Engine Start Problems

TillyTours replied on 26/09/2018 11:50

Posted on 26/09/2018 11:50

I have a 4 year old ducato based motorhome.
Occasionally the engine when hot won't start, all the lights come on, there is no dip in the lights,
the engine won't turn over at all, nothing. Also no clicking and no sound.
After 1-2 hours, when the engine cools down (not ideal at a pertrol station) it then starts with no problem first time.

Has anybody else come across this.

thanks

Tinwheeler replied on 26/09/2018 13:53

Posted on 26/09/2018 13:53

Reckon you need to get it looked at, TT, as there are several likely causes and it’s near impossible to guess. 

DavidKlyne replied on 26/09/2018 14:30

Posted on 26/09/2018 14:30

I had a petrol car that did exactly the same. It was a starter motor problem. As said you need to get it into a Fiat agent so they can run tests. I suppose ideally you would arrange a time and give the engine a good run before arriving so they can see the problem at first hand.

David

lornalou1 replied on 27/09/2018 11:52

Posted on 27/09/2018 11:52

Could be something as simple as an earth problem. check all wires from battery to starter and the thick earth wire from the engine to the chassis. make sure everything tight and clean.  

Tinwheeler replied on 25/01/2019 22:28

Posted on 25/01/2019 22:28

It would be nice to hear if the OP ever sorted the problem as it might help someone else.

Perhaps he’s still sat in the cab trying to start it.😕

young thomas replied on 28/01/2019 06:51

Posted on 28/01/2019 06:51

poor earth strap connections were a source of issue for Ducatos of that ilk....but could be anything.

i suggest you post on MMM forum and the resident Ducato guru, Nick Fisher (Euroserve), will likely pick it up...

he runs a fleet and what he doesn't know isn't worth knowingwink

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