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Before I checked wiring to pump I turned ignition on and tapped the pump with a hammer, after 4 sharp taps away it went , and the car started. I then removed the pump from the tank, struggled a bit undoing the ring as it was very tight, and rang around breakers and got a pump off a 52,000 mile car w...

Thanks Dogslife, I think you have cracked it, I have taken the fuel pipes off the fuel filter , turned on the ignition, no fuel is being pumped out. :frown: Then I took the rubber cover off from over the tank lift pump, tried again but no noise from the pump. :( I then pulled the electrical connecto...

Sorry its a 2.0l HDI, probably cheaper to scrap it if i cannot find out where the fuel solenoid is.

what stops a diesel engine when the key is turned off?

My '99 1.9 HDI will crank over but not start, and no fuel is getting to injectors. There must be a fuel on / off solenoid somewhere that starts and stops the engine by switching fuel on or off to fuel hp pump. which could have failed in the off position. Anyone had this problem, or know where the so...

My son recently bought a 1999 saloon Hdi with alloy wheels, nice car. Problem when he found no spare wheel, [he should have checked before buying]. Can anybody advise what sort of spare was supplied when new? was it a 5th alloy, a steel wheel, or a space saver? would the nuts from the alloys suit th...

They used dye but said the leak was so small they could not detect it. perhaps I shopuld go elsewhere.

Hi Steve, I have exactly the same problem, and had the aircon system re gassed. Worked perfectly for 9 months but now not working. I have been told it is due to a very very slow leak, which cannot be detected, so I either need to re gas every 9 months or forget it. I suggest you re gas as it may be ...

The amber engine diagnostic light came on permanently today on my 1999 2.0 HDI. Haynes manual says fault could be emission control system. :( I need the car to get to work, and it is still running faultlessly, can anyone advise of the possible problem and whether I am ok using it for a further 200 m...