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• nissan note - Used fuel pump - disadvantages? 24 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  The fuel pump has gone and I've been quote £400 to have it replaced.  I plan to sell the car in the next months so ask if it could be replaced with a used one but the garage said no.  They also said something about you have to get them direct from Nissan.  Is this correct
• Vauxhall Vectra C - vectra dti fuel problem 28 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  hi still got fuel problem i put £10 of diesel in andonly got 47 miles on a run just wondered if changing thermostat and coolant temp sensor and vac pipe  will make that much difference , i have serviced it about 2000 miles ago to see if that made any difference but it didnt, hope
• Honda Jazz 1.4 (54 Plate) - Fuel economy 15 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  have a 54 plate Jazz 1.4. Fuel economy over the last 8 months dropping - now does 33 MPG. Even after a full service it has made no difference and MPG is still dropping.   No dash warning lights. Honda Garage no help at all, more interested in selling us a new car. Any Ideas
• 407 hdi sw - 407 hdi fuel/starting problem 12 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi My 407 2.0 hdi only starts properly when i have given the primer bulb a few squeezes(it does start without the primer but takes a lot of cranking) once started its fine and drives very well with no problems, could this most likely be a fault with the seal in the fuel filter?, there is no smell
• renault scenic 1.9 diesel - locating and changing diesel fuel pump 11 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  hello guys pls could somebody advise me where to locate the diesel fuel pump in 1.9 renault scenic 2002 model. long story but seems a common fault i dont know where it is and has anybody ever changed one before , thanks will b greatful of any feedback thanks haze
• Renault Clio III 2006 1.5 DCI - Fuel Cut Off Switch 18 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hello I spun off a roundabout tonight and called the breakdown as my car wouldn't start after it hit the kurb, the recovery guy has said it's my fuel cut off switch that needs resetting - but he couldn't find it.  Does anyone know where it is please
• 1997 VW Passat tdi 90 - Passat fuel filter 18 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  tried to change the fuel filter on my 1997 vw passat tdi 90. Removed the pipes from the top and the two small screws from another. The new filter which doesnt come with the connections and it appears as though the top of the old filter seperates and is screwed into the new filter.However
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 02 2.0 HDi fuel pump location? 31 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi there, Can you please tell me where I would find the fuel pump on a Citroen C5 HDi 2002 model? Is there a pump in the tank itself or is it under the back seat like in most Peugeots? If anybody has pictures / etc on how to replace one that would be a huge help Thanks.
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - Diesel fuel filter replacement 21 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Looks like I've got to service my Son's Mazda 6 diesel this weekend, so i need to know if and how i bleed the system after changing the fuel filter. Is it self bleeding like my Peugeot or is there a bleed screw I need to undo? Many thanks in advance Robin the Technician
• Wrong Fuel - [Read Only] 6 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I've just put unleaded into my diesel, the company who sorted me out told me of a new website snip who insure againnt the cost, and if you wrong fuel you become a member of the snip again who donate money to charity. I wish I had known about this first it would have saved me £180
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.6 Fuel gauge stuck on 3/4 full 28 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Any ideas on how the fuel gauge on escort finess estate is stuck on 3/4 full. The needle hasn't moved and i know there's a problem cos i ran out of petrol the other day, and the gauge still said 3/4.
• Asda Fuel Discount Cut 8 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  For those using the Asda Credit card to purchase fuel from their pay at pump set ups, the 2p discount given for such use will be reduced on 28th Feb to 1p. This will last only as long as your card is valid and will cease on expire date. They say this is because we, the customer, have asked
• Audi A6 + RS6 (1997 - 2004) - fuel pump specifics 3 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  HI, I need to find the flowrate of an audi a6 2.8 v6 fuel pump. I have the part numbers of the pump here. I have 3B0 906 019 and 62 34 30797 22755 Im not sure if its a zero or an o after the B on the Audi part number. Any help is apprecieted, the more info the better.
• Mercedes Benz 190E 2.6 W201 (1986 - 1993) - 1989 2.6 non starter 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  on switching the ignition after a few seconds there is a sound from the fuel injection distributor as if a pin moves or drops ive never heard this before. also the car wont start after replacing all ignition items checked fuel pumps changed fuel filter all ok there
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 2002 1.4 Excessive fuel consumption 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hello I'm having trouble with my 1.4 16v 2002 Clio. Basically it doesn't like starting in the morning, there is a smell of petrol on start up, fuel consumption is high and the car is jerky on acceleration and deceleration. I've cleaned the crank sensor (but not replaced it) and that hasn't
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2001 (51 reg) 1.6 16v duel fuel misfire 7 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi i have a dual fuel astra when i switch to petrol it seems to be missing on 1 but when i switch back to gas it runs nearly perfect with an occasional missfire. Any help would surely be appreciated thanks Jason
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1995 XUD9 1.9TD Lucas to Bosch fuel pump? 19 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 1995 306 STDT sedan, with an XUD9 engine and a lucas fuel pump. I'm considering replacing it with a bosch pump (from a scrapyard or similar probably!), for better reliability with biofuels, but how much of a job is this? Will I need to remove the cambelt to do it? Thanks in advance
• Older car fuel consumption stats? 12 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Could anyone advise where i can find the govt fuel consumption figures for older cars, ie approx 1994 through to 2001. The Urban, 56mph and 75mph type figures. In the market for an older 4*4 and want to make some comparisons. I am a new member of the back room and look forward to your input
• Xsara 2.0 HDI fuel problem 10 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Anyone come across a problem with the 2.0 hdi citroen xsara (2001) engine whereby the engine is prone be to very slow at pulling away in first gear and intermittent non starting. I thought it was the fuel pump as is the usual culprit on this model so had that changed recently and the problem
• extra weight = extra fuel? 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Im just curious to know how much weight in the boot would make a significant difference to fuel economy I carry a tool box around (always have) with around 15-20kgs and lots of people have said it would make a fair bit of difference. I cant see it myself but just wondered if anyone knew how much