Fuel problem

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Fuel problem

I had to change the fuel filter housing on my Peugeot 406 and it started but after about half mile it cut out. Now you can start it but if go to pull away it just stalls?

Asked on 13 July 2015 by popper

Answered by Honest John

That's because you have an airlock in the fuel system. You need to get a professional to pump fuel through the fuel filter until the airlock is purged.

Tags: fuel system airlock

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