Hard start

KEVMUYA

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1998 PEUGEOT 505
1.8L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
427,800 MILES

I am experiencing hard start challenges with my vehicle listed above 504 saloon car. I have changed the spark plugs and fuel pump, which the mechanics felt were faulty, but still it doesn't work.

Kindly assist.

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 5:24 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
108,192 POSTS

Hi,

This vehicle isn't offered in the US, so I have little to no technical info on it. However, I'll try to help.

First, is that the correct mileage you listed? If it is, has anyone checked engine compression?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Also, try this for me:

1) Turn the key from off to the run position (engine off) and count to 5.
2) Turn the key off.
3) Perform step 1 and 2 three times and on the forth time, see if it starts easily.

Let me know.
Joe

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Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 AT 1:45 PM

KEVMUYA

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Yes, the mileage is correct. Secondly I tried the following steps, but still experiencing the same problem.

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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 AT 4:07 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

The next thing I would suspect (based on mileage) is low compression. Has that been checked yet?

Joe

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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 AT 4:31 PM

KEVMUYA

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Will check compression, maybe what would cause low compression?

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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 AT 10:02 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

I'm basing that idea on the number of miles on the vehicle. Piston rings will wear over the miles. If the compression starts getting lower, it can cause a hard start.

Here is a link that explains more about causes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/the-reasons-for-low-compression

Let me know what you find.

Joe