Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 93 1769 non turbo diesel, Water in fuel light

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Tue 27 Jan 2009 19:57
93 1769 non turbo diesel, Water in fuel light - Shef
Every so often the water in fuel light comes on. This has been happening for the last 4 years and when it started I took out the tank and drained it twice. It still happens occasionally but there is no loss of power or anything else to indicate a problem. I have filled up a different garages and let it almost empty to vapour a couple of times, but it still happens - anyone any ideas?

Edited by Pugugly on 01/02/2009 at 20:54

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Tue 27 Jan 2009 20:21
1993 1769 non turbo diesel, Water in fuel light - Peter.N.
These light gave problems when the cars were new. Just check that there is no water in the filter and if not ignore it.

Water in the fuel will make very little difference to the running of the engine but it can damage the injection pump, especially if its a Lucas, the Bosch are hardier.
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Sun 1 Feb 2009 20:38
1993 1769 non turbo diesel, Water in fuel light - ianjoh
My light used to come on intermittantly and drive me mad as I knew there was no water in the filter having dismantled it and cleaned it out. I ended up disconnecting the plug from the filter housing to cure it. Too much technology - even in those days.
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