To start a diesel engine, you must turn on the battery and turn over the engine so that fuel is injected into the cylinders. If the starter does not turn over or if you hear a clicking noise when trying to start your car’s engine, you may need to check your battery cables or starter motor.
You can also try disconnecting one terminal from your battery cable and then reconnecting it again before trying again. If this doesn’t work, then you may need to replace your battery cables or starter motor.
Check if the battery is dead or not
Check to see if the battery is dead or not. If it is, try charging it. If that doesn’t work, get a new battery and install it in the same way you removed the old one. If your battery seems to be in good health and you’re still having trouble starting the engine, it might be time to get a new starter.
Check if there is a spark in the cylinder head
Start by removing the spark plug from one cylinder head. If you can’t do this easily, then you will need to remove the cylinder head entirely. Once the spark plug has been removed, take a look at it.
You should see a small gap between the tip of the electrode and the end of the insulator. Now hold it against an empty container (like an empty soda can) and strike it with a hammer or other object that won’t damage it too much.
If there is any gap between the two surfaces, then there will be no spark when you strike them together if there isn’t any gap, then there should be a small spark when they touch each other.
Check if the injector is working or not
If your diesel engine is turning over but not starting, you may want to check if the injector is working. If you have a problem with the injector, it will be difficult for your diesel engine to start. If you suspect that this is the problem, you will want to check your fuel filter.
Check the engine oil level and clean the oil filter
If your diesel engine is turning over but not starting, check the engine oil level and clean the oil filter. The engine oil should be at least 1/2 inch above the bottom of the oil fill port. If it’s low, add oil until it is at least 1/2 inch above the bottom of the fill port.
You can tell if your oil filter needs cleaning by checking if there are any visible particles coming out of it when you start your engine. If there are, clean or replace your filter as needed.
Check that all electrical connections are secure
If your engine seems to be turning over, but won’t start, it’s important to check that all of your electrical connections are secure. If you have any loose connections, or if there are any points where water or dirt may have gotten into your engine bay, this is the first place to look.
If you’ve checked your connections and found nothing amiss, it’s time to move on to the next step checking the fuel system. You can do this by checking that there is a sufficient amount of fuel in both the tank and the lines leading from it to the engine.
You can also check that all of your fuel lines are closed properly by running a low-pressure test on them.
The ignition system is not working
if your ignition switch isn’t working correctly, or if there’s a problem with any of the other components of your ignition system, then you won’t be able to get your car started.
Conclusion
The reason why a diesel engine turns over but doesn’t start is because of an electrical problem. If you’re having trouble with your engine turning over and not starting, check the battery, starter, and alternator to see if they’re all working properly.
If one of these parts is malfunctioning, it could be preventing your diesel engine from starting.
