I did realize you were trying to see if I was being ripped off, and I appreciate your concern.
To answer your questions: the starter worked all the time, I could hear it when turning the key, its just that the engine would not ignite?
About the white smoke, now that I think about it, in both occasions it occured after the sun had risen and the ice that had formed on the body had melted, so I guess it could be condensation, no?
Anyways, FYI, the dealer quoted me a price equivalent to $1400 to change 1 injector and 6 glow plugs. Is that reasonable?
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Originally Posted by powers1
My intention is asking you if you had those symptons ,was to ensure that someone wasnt fooling you in replacing parts ,you dont need!Unfortunately ,it happens!
From your answer ,I can say that the injector issue is genuine as your symptons are typical of injector or Rail pressure sensor failure.
When you say you had problems starting,do you mean the starter doesnt turn over and you hear a clunk noise or it does turn over but just doesnt start?
With regards to the white smoke,I just need to know if its from condensation or from unburnt fuel!Its perfectly normal for it to smoke from cold due to condensation but you will be able to smell the difference.
Although you car has relatively low mileage for glow plugs replacing,what matters is the times you started the car ..and taking into account the common below freezing temperatures (when glow plugs come on) in your country,I would say that they stood up pretty well.Mine are still the original but I do live in a warmer client where the glow plugs are rarely activated.
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