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Trouble Starting S Max

Matt1304
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Hi

Hopefully someone will be able to help!! I've had trouble starting my s max in the morning to the point where it will turn over but not start and then will shake violently!! I've been told one of the injectors has a leak by one garage and another garage has said I need new glow plugs!!

Any help much appreciated!!

Matt

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    What does it run like once its warm ? , i would have thought if it was still bad running after its warmed then maybe injector problem , if it runs well after its warmed a little then could be the glow plugs

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    It runs ok once warm it's just a struggle to get it started!! So it's more likely to be glow plugs??

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    It does sound like it could be , but always good to get a second opinion and i'm sure someone else will offer a little more on this subject.

    Glow plugs will be cheaper than an injector to try if you don't get anymore information.

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    Ok thanks very much!! Do you have any idea how much glow plugs are??

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