diesel

[annie59]

can you bump start a diesel van?

[sddsddean]

yes

[rugeleyboy]

to confirm the above answer...........yes

[tomtech]

not if its automatic

[bob57]

you don't even need a key in the ignition

but DO NOT try this at all

just stick it in forward gear and push

[qapmoc]

Yes, but you do need the key in the ignition, it is only very old trucks that might bump start without the key.
All modern diesels use electric control of the fuel solenoid valves and must have the ignition on to start.
Bump start in second or third gear.

[markja]

you are probly beter off trying to towstart it. do it in third. and be carefull that when it starts it doesn't rear end the towing vehicle!! ha ha i've seen it happen, v.funny.