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 Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:07 am |
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Joined: Jun 16, 2011
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Location: flitwick
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Hi all,
I have a 1999 1.6 8v GLX that just refuses to start. It was absolutley fine, I left it sitting for 3 weeks and now nothing. It seems as if the fuel pump is not working and there is no spark either. I have checked all silly things like petrol, fuses and lose attachments. I had the RAC out who plugged it into there diagnostic computer and it said there was a feul pump relay fault. I have replaced that and still nothing. The battery is fine, the car will just not go! I am really at my wits end and would really appreciate any advice.
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:12 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: England
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Tried the spare key?
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:43 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Tried the engine earth strap?
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:40 pm |
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Location: UK
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Can you hear the fuel pump prime on the first turn of the key/igntition?
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:05 pm |
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Has the fuel cut off switch been triggered?
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:39 pm |
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Thanks guys.
I have tried it on both keys and tried the remote reset with no success.
I have tried an earth strap that is connected to the top of the engine with a black box on the end of it. Is that the earth strap?
There is no noise from the fuel pump at all. I lifted the back seat to find a riveted plate where the access panel usually is to get to the pump so i have not actually checked the pump itself.
I have pressed the red button at the back right hand corner of the engine bay but has not had any effect.
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:15 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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My guess is the fuel pump is dead, or the relay.
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:26 am |
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Joined: Jun 16, 2011
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Location: flitwick
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I have changed the relay. I will change the fuel pump and keep you posted. Seems to be a tricky job. The access panel is riveted so I guess it means dropping the fuel tank? Thank you everyone for your advice. I will post again when the fuel pump is changed 
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:37 am |
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Joined: Jun 16, 2011
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Location: flitwick
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Hi again, just to let you know, I've removed the fuel pump and it is in full working order! So, I have a working fuel pump, a new relay and there is definatly fuel in the car. Now I'm stumped! I've checked the fuel cut off switch and all fuses. Any ideas would be appreciated. Cheers
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:23 am |
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Joined: Jun 16, 2011
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Location: flitwick
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immobiliser? im attempting a reset?? fingers crossed
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