Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 99 DTI fuelling problem

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Fri 21 Oct 2005 10:58
99 DTI fuelling problem - keir1163
Hi guys,
Just bought a stolen recovered one of the above. Ignition was knackered so it has been replaced and chipped back to the ECU.
Problem is i have no fuel being lifted from the tank. I also have no fault codes so i assume all parts are ok including the fuel pump.
The vehicle has been sitting for 6 months.......
So any ideas?
would the bleed off pipes being knackered cause a total loss of fuel?does the immo stop the fuel?

Help!!!!!!

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 18/02/2008 at 20:37

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Fri 21 Oct 2005 11:10
Vectra 99T DTI fuelling problem - Dynamic Dave
does the immo stop the fuel?


Not sure, but if there was an immobiliser fault the ecu light should flash on and off when you turn the key.
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Fri 21 Oct 2005 11:55
Vectra 99T DTI fuelling problem - keir1163
the management light goes out ok and stays off
It really is a mystery...............could it just be that cos the derv is back in the tank and air is getting in that it just does not pump derv?
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Sat 22 Oct 2005 13:08
Vectra 99T DTI fuelling problem - boab67
Certain vauxhall diesel engines have bother starting in the morning,due to the leak off pipes going hard which enables air to be drawn in overnight.It sounds silly but have you tried a tow start? i've had to do this many a time after changing the fuel filter on the likes of the vaux zafira as it saves a load of cranking over,trying to draw the fuel up.Id try these simple things first,before investigating the fuel lines/electrics etc.
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