Dangermike

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #1

HI!

I started a topic a while ago saying how my car decided not to work! And then 2 hours later worked fine with no problems!

Well it's happened again!

Started the car about 15 min ago and it was fine, so I left it running while I wiped all the condensation off the windows, got back in and tried to pull off and it just cut out, ( stalled)

Now it won't start! Turn the key and the starter motor goes but just doesn't fire!

Any ideas?

 

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Brack

Well-Known Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #2

Same happened with mine although mines a petrol ..turned out to be a new fuel pump for me.

 

andyfox2005

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #3

What engine you got mate

 

Cagey

Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #4

TD4 most likely to be fuel pump failure

 

Dangermike

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #5

Got the td4 .. Hmm will have to check fuel pump! Thanks will keep you updated

 

andyfox2005

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #6

Cagey said:

TD4 most likely to be fuel pump failure

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next time it starts again normally switch it off get out disconnect the cam position sensors and see if it is the same as when it doesnt start. if its the cam position sensor you can almost guarantee it starts every time from cold

but if it stalls when driving probably fuel pump just thought you could check something for free first

 

Dangermike

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #7

Thanks ! Will have a check! Just got to the car again and it still won't start, no whirling from fuel pump, all fuses that I think are related seem fine

 

Dangermike

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #8

Sorted!!

AA Man came along and stumbled across the problem.
The fuel pump under the bonnet and dropped off its support. Causing the power connector wires to pull out of the plug!

He wedged them back in, and cabled tied the block thingy up so its not hanging!

Just need to order a new plug and viola!



That's the culprit,

 

teddywood1

Well-Known Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #9

if you are going to take it of be very carfull about the filter cap and its fitting as they can break very easy and a new one is over £90 if i were you i would put a new filter in while you are at it but it can be a job to get that out

 

Dangermike

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #10

Cool thanks!
Any ideas where I can get the plug from?

Would prefer new if not ill find a scrappy