Citroen Xsara wont start cold

Car: Citroen Xsara
Variant: 2hdi
Model Year: 2002
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Had car 6 weeks. Last 10 days will not start in mornings.Thought battery at fault put new battery on been ok fof 5 days.Seems as though battery loosing charge over night. There does not seem to be anything left on no light in boot. This morning would not start turned over but seemed again battery drained. 2.30pm went to see if would start fired up first time.Anybody help.
Regards.
Lesc.
Posted: Sep 27, 2011 (13 years ago)
Check earth strap from engine / gearbox to body . Load test new battery and also check alternator output . If all ok may have to check starter and connections . If battery still losing power , you will have to check for parasitic drain .

http://batterychargerstore.com/what-is-parasitic-drain.html
Posted Sep 28, 2011 (13 years ago)
glow plug
Posted Oct 17, 2011 (13 years ago)
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Posted Oct 17, 2011 (13 years ago)

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