RobSheffield Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Have a wierd one with my pug runabout Car dies and it seems to be something to do with the clutch or gearbox. Did it a week ago, but i had thought it ran out of diesel (dodgy guage now fixed!) so i primed the system charged the battery and tried again, started, problem solved thought i Sadly, it just died again, and the only way to make it start is to push the gearlever hard into 1st and push the clutch hard down. It runs for 30 seconds then dies. Any clues? I thought it could have been an earth strap nearby but wondered if i was missing anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradroog Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Hi Mate I,m not technical but I know the Guys at Capel St Motors are Peugeot specialist. They are on Capel St (well Doh) in Sheffield just off Penistone Rd. Tel 0114 2854449 They are very helpful give em a call and tell em your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Ive got a 405 diesel estate as my runaround. Its crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Yup its crap! Better when its running though! ill try that place you suggested Supradroog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 sounds like a dodgy earth strap to me, but 405 are great cars i had 1 from new and done 257000 miles, serviced by my mate regular for beer:D only ever had the alternator changed, and obviously consumables, and it went all them miles on a funny coloured fuel;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 Damn thing is beginning to annoy me now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Engine starting and then dying kind of problems are usually to do with fuel supply, not gearbox/clutch. A common fault can be: Blocked fuel filter (not likely to stop it idling. More likely to stop it reaching max power) Air getting into the fuel supply lines (loose connector?) The stop solenoid on the back of the pump failing. The most common is the stop solenoid. It fails by opening slightly when the ignition is first turned on, but then closes again as the coil that holds the plunger open is knackered, stopping the engine. Air in the fuel system is the second most likely. Have you tried pumping the hand priming bulb while its running? No idea why the clutch would cause it to stall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 I have no idea either mate! I had thoght maybe a actuating arm was interfering with some cabling but i checked and it isnt. A friend of mine suggested they are known for fuel pump problems. I am looking into that today. I have primed/bled the system a few times now, each time a little air is expelled. I know the stop valve was replaced once, i am thinking of purchasing a new one and seeing how it goes. I wonder if motor factors supply these, or if its a dealer only item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 air can get into the priming bulbs....i am a citroen mechanic and our engines are re badged pug lumps. we have had many issues with the priming system. And also as someone said the solenoid valve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Well, i removed the stop solenoid today, which mostly fell apart as i removed it How does air get into the priming bulbs? Is the rubber made porous or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 the green piston type thing and the spring by any chance? think the priming bulbs just perish with age. Try to fit clear fuel pipe to investigate air in system?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 I replaced the stop valve and all was ok! I imagine it 'occasionally' opened enough to allow enough diesel to pass to allow it to start, but not enough to run for more than a few minutes. Currently touching wood and rabbits feet etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 keep the old one!!! could be useful for future issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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