[Carlos Freire]

Dear Pajero Owners.

I bought a second hand Pajero 3.2 DiD automatic (sorry Pre-Used I should say...) a few months ago, and so far things are moving well without problems.

This is the car I intent to use to pull my small caravan and start enjoying my retirement as I am now "only" 68.

I had a Pajero 2.4 for about 10 years and it was a fantastic 4x4 that took me many times into "difficult" places in the Mozanbican coast, and always smiling. I then decided that I would stay with Pajeros.

This 3.2 DiD that I am driving now, goes well BUT, every time I start the engine, (when cold or hot) it cranks the engine three OR four times before it starts. I spoke to a mechanic, and was told that the problem it might be the diesel filter not keeping enough pressure on the line, (to the injectors).

Before I send a car to have the filter replaced and checked, (the car was serviced just before I bough it) I would appreciate very much if any one could be kind enough to tell me what this can be. Thank you and best regards.

Carlos

[Greg_SA]

What year model is your Pajero?

Maybe compare with another similar Pajero?

[CATS]

This is ussualy a sign that the battery is on its way out. To swing that big 4 pot diesel takes a lot of amps which a sick battery cannot deliver.

It could however also be a starter motor but I would start with the easy stuff. Have the battery checked out.

Also are you sure it is slow to start. The Pajero ussualy does a full engine revolution before it starts, ie it will go past cylinder 1,2,3 and catch on 4. If you get what I am trying to say.

CATS

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