January 2008
My 306 TD with lucas pump will not start, it cranks fine.
Tested glow plugs, all ok.
Tested feeds and earth to 3 pin connector for fuel stop solenoid, i have 2 x 12v and earth with ignition on. Are these readings correct?
undone 17mm unions on injectors and cranked over, no fuel coming out.
Removed pump and fuel stop solenoid. Connected up solenoid and put ignition on, it does not move.
Replaced solenoid (came with second hand pump) but still will not start.
Battery had gone flat before put new pump on, so recharged, will this cause any problems?
Have heard so many contrasting stories saying that you cannot use a second hand solenoid as once plugged into a car it will only work on that car and no other, is this true?
Any help will be gratefully appreciated.
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Anyone know whrer the fuse or fis is located? Read more
What year is it? If it's a later one; it's the fuse that lies sideways [fuse 1 - 25amp] in the fusebox behind the passenger glovebox.
It also does the mirrors; the ABS; the A/C and other things.
Hi guys, My engine keeps dying when coming to a halt and seems to have a loss of power whilst driving unless you rev up. I've read this site and a lot of people suggested that dying engine could be a need to replace the Air Bypass Valve (a fault i've had in the past) I did replace this and it hasn't cured the problem.
One thing I haven't replaced is the Spark plugs. I've tried to do this but can't shift them as they are stuck fast. I've just rang a garage and they said sticking spark plugs is a common fault in fiestas.
Any ideas why the engine is dying? Do you think it could be a spark plug problem and ever heard about the spark problems on fiestas?
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Chris
Stuck plugs are famous on the 1.3. Apply oil and leave them to stew - it ain't them unless it's running on 3. [Unplug each in turn to check.]
This could be an over-fuelling issue. You really need to get the live-data checked to see if any sensor is reading out of range.
If you're handy with a meter, watch the voltage on the black wire of the oxygen sensor when it's idling fully hot.
I have a 2000 HDI diesel that in the dry runs perfectly. As soon as it gets wet, the engine management light comes on and the engine split second cuts out intermittently when driving. Fine when idling. Local Peugeot dealer states replace some sensor on the fuel pump at a cost of £500. Surely if the sensor was faulty it would do it ALL the time not just when it's wet. The dealer re-sets the management light and the engine runs fine again.
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martin
That would be a good trick - there are no sensors on the fuel pump!
Two things come to mind. One; the wiring loom and multiplug along the front panel under the rad corrodes badly.
Two; the fuel-rail pressure sensors are known for poor connexions. There is a modified bit of plug-in loom, with better teminals in it, available from your dealer.
What code is stored after the light comes on?
Found myself in Maplins at the weekend and bought one of these as recommended on here some weeks ago. Now I may just be exposing my own stupidity but until last night I didn't realise that the croc clips are always live - there's no on/off switch. Yes there's insulation on them but there's still a significant amount of exposed copper so if you have one be careful how you store it - I've put an extra bit insulation on mine, just in case. Read more
I have one of these, Alfa kept going flat, and cancelled my AA membership.
Question, do you leave yours plugged in at all times, therefore its charged and ready to use. I could leave mine on charge in garage, but so far have not.
I am looking to buy a Mondeo with a budget of 5-6k It sounds like the TCDi diesels could be an expensive mistake if things go wrong, so what about the Sci engine? Are there any known problems with this technology? Read more
Thanks for the information. Sounds like one to avoid.
2001 saxo vtr the dash lights warning lights speedo rev counter gauges etc are all not working, also the power steering has stopped working at the same time. I am thinking maybe earth problem, local garage want to replace speedo pod and pas pump. (out to make money for nothing i think). Anyone come across this problem before, or have any ideas on a possible fix. Read more
have a search through the old posts could possibly be an ignition switch fault which is quite common on the saxo
chris
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On my way into work this morning I had steam coming from my bonnet. I had driven about 5 miles at a reasonable speed when I had to stop in a traffic jam. I'd only been queueing/crawling for about 3-4 minutes when i noticed steam coming from my bonnet. It started off as not a lot but over the next few minutes more and more was coming off. Once the traffic freed and I could get going again it was fine. Whn I touched the bonnet at work (about an extra 4 minute drive) after this time it was stone cold. I've checked the water / antifreeze and the levels are fine. Do you have any other ideas what could be wrong? It shouldn't get this hot this quickly should it? Read more
I had this with a pinhole leak in the radiator. On cool damp days steam would waft from under the bonnet in traffic and make you think you were on fire!
The newest bridge over the River Clyde in Glasgow has been closed after a support cable snapped and landed on the carriageway at about 2330 BST.
People nearby reported hearing a loud "snap" from the Clyde Arc bridge, which joins Finnieston with Kinning Park.
Dubbed the "Squinty Bridge", it cost £20.3m and was opened to traffic in September 2006.
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7188...m
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That's six months just to evaluate.
Don't try to make exceptional excuses - a bridge should be designed and built with sufficient safety margin to cope with any possible conditions.
Since the Tay Bridge disaster, British bridge building had moved on a great deal - until this - it'll cost one of the parties dearly but that's what professional indemnity insurance is for.
I,ve posted this on the discussion forum, but with no response so far. Has anyone out there run a new Fabia with the 1.9 diesel? I had the old model and loved it, but the new one- in my opinion, and I have been a professional vehicle engineer in my past,- has a very rough, uncomfortable, harsh ride. Over some of the poor surfaces in this country-(manhole covers inches below the surface- patched holes etc.)- I have the impression that the suspension is pretty solid! Yet I read reviews of the new Fabia range, and note "supple ride"- mine is not "supple"!- its more like a vintage Morgan.! Tyre pressures are constantly checked-infact I regret that I am running them softer than recommended to ease my back.
Any other views please?
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For what it is worth, I have now off-loaded this car at some expense in depreciation,learning in the process from one who regularly drives all versions of the new Fabia, that yes, the ride is much firmer on all models. I could not live with it. Farewell Skoda
Browse
Sorry, its a 1998 'S' reg.
XUD type.
Thank you.