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Hello there. Yes, I did indeed have the wiper module off. The thermostat was still just about impossible to get at with the intake pipe in the way. What I didn't proceed to do, as I had at that point spotted I had the wrong replacement thermostat, was to have a look from underneath to see if the intake pipe could be accessed for removal from the turbo: anyone know? Luckily I hadn't drained coolant, so not too much time spent! Thanks.

Have you tried the earth lead connection to the starter motor? That was the trouble with mine with similar symptoms a year or so back IIRC. A quick wiggle and it magically sprang back to life. Replaced the spade connector with a new one after and it's not done it again. Good luck!

Have you tried the earth lead connection to the starter motor? That was the trouble with mine with similar symptoms a year or so back IIRC. A quick wiggle and it magically sprang back to life. Replaced the spade connector with a new one after and it's not done it again. Good luck!

Hello there,
 
Did the same a few weeks back, wasn't too bad. Have you checked out http://www.chryslerforum.co.uk/topic/4518-not-turning-over-general-starting-fun-on-28crd/? There's some bits on it there.

I've made a start this evening (not much time, but pretty slow at this too!) at removing the fuel filter housing to replace with a new one. Not as easy to get to as I'd hoped. I've had to shift the steering fluid res out of the way and hold it there with some ties. I've got it on ramps to get to the bottom too, but I've done most from the bonnet so far. The nuts that hold it on are a bit of a mission to get to, but with a deep offset 16mm spanner I've managed it - nothing from 3 different socket sets could get to them. It would probably be easier if I removed the fuel hoses first, but wanted to leave that bit till last. Got to leave it until tomorrow eve now - and just to add to the fun, where I've got it the sun in the evening makes it mighty difficult to see what's going on! Still, it's entertaining so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes.
Meanwhile, I did spot that starter trigger wire from underneath - thanks for the image QinteQ. I now suspect that the non turnonver event I had was a result of me knocking that to a position of poor contact when fiddling with the filter housing melty plug - it is right next to at and at the same end of the same loom with not much spare wire length between them. Again, once I've swapped the housings and replaced the melty connector I'll see if I can confirm that.