Hm. it's a Diesel. So, it uses glow plugs.
Diesel engines work on the principle of exploding diesel fuel vs. burning gasoline fuel.
If it is spitting and sputtering, there is a possible problem with the fuel that is in the tank.
You see, Diesel fuel, according to Wikipedia, changes its formula drastically from winter to summer to work best in winter or summer climates.
I would drain the Diesel out of the tank and replace with fresh Diesel from your local Diesel Fueling station.
If this doesn't work, then, you may have a sensor gone awry or a compression issue.
Good luck on this one.
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Most likely by using starting fluid ie ether you've cracked a head or a piston, you're not supposed to use ether on a glow plug engine because ether lights almost immediately. If you must use ether have someone starting the vehicle while you feed it ether.
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