SimonT Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I went to start my car this evening at work and found that it wouldnt start!! So i joined the RAC as i then realised that my membership had run out!!! Anyway the guy turns up and after 20 mins of fiddling around and testing bits he starts it! However, he said there was no fuel pressure and that the most likely thing is that my fuel pump is sticking. Is this is a common issue as he said it would be most likely to re-occur but you just dont know when??!! Any ideas anybody or should i just change the pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Change the pump mate, sounds knackered to me by reading your post... Also check that your FPR is connected properly and also check that your FPR hose is connected to the FPR... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 It's more than likely an alarm issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 It's more than likely an alarm issue. An alarm issue?? And sorry to sound thick but whats an FPR im guessing the first bit is Fuel Pump........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 An alarm issue??..... The immobiliser works by cutting the fuel supply so the engine won't start. If the alarm is faulty it could be kicking in and preventing the fuel getting through....i think thats what Daryl means Wouldn't hurt to check if the starter motor is working OK and your battery has a full charge. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Oh ok understand now about the alarm issue!! Thanks! Battery was running about 12v last night and is again today and it was turning over ok so i imagine the starter motor would be ok but now you mention it im doubting it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 If its a fuelling issue you need to get it sorted out - a fuel starved engine is not good. You could always get an uprated fuel rail, Walbro pump and 850cc injectors anyway, just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) It doesnt seemed to be fuel starved when its driving as there is no stutters or splutters or anything like that. Whats the life of a Walbro Pump as ive already got one on the car and to be honest i dont think its very old but will have to dig out the receipt! Ive found one for £74.00 at http://www.jp4mance.co.uk but dont know if they are a trusted webpage or if anybody on here had bought anything from them before? Edited October 15, 2008 by SimonT (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Just out of interest can anybody tell me the location of the fuel pump please?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mikael Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 It´s in the gas tank. Mikael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 It´s in the gas tank. Mikael. Inside?? I take it they are not electrical then as surely that would be a major fire hazard or am i being really thick here?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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