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My vauxhall cavalier 1.7 TD fires up fine in spring summer but autumn winter takes some doing. I have replaced battery glow plugs even though my mechanic said both were fine. Even the starter motor is fine. No electrical issue. Cranks up fine just doesn't fire up. I have treated the engine oil and f...

Thanks ever so much Robsey. I'll get the starter looked at. Then take it from there.

Thanks. The wired thing is, it starts fine rest of the day only first thing in the morning. My mechanic checked everything. I am considering in changing fuel pump and the starter, as previously comments have suggested lazy starter. One of the days it was a mild and started fine which suggests the co...

I have replaced the glow plugs and the battery, still the problem exists , what can the problem be, please help members.

Thanks a lot. I have ordered the glow plugs and will either wait and see how it fires up or I might as well replace the battery. I have had these cars for years and I always turn the ignition key a few times to warm up the plugs in winter.

Thanks cavalier 342. That was one of the things I was looking at, however I do have a Lucas battery so will see after process of elimination.

Thanks for that 3cav3, I'll look into this.

I have a Vauxhall cavalier 1.7TD. First thing in a morning I have difficulty starting the car worse in winter. Mechanic said battery was ok at 60%, alternator, starter motor and glow plugs fine. On this forum there have been 2 suggestions a lazy starter or corroded connections. However, rest of the ...