Vauxhall Zafira engine wont start 4 occasions
Variant: 2.0 ltr Turbo diesel
Model Year: 2005
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hi, On 4 occasions now my Vauxhall Zafira wont start, each time in the same circumstances. My drive is on a very slight slop, slopping up towards the front door, on the 4 occasions its not started i have parked it facing up so the engine is at the highest. On each occasion i have parked up not used it the following day and the next day it wont start. Had the AA out each time and they have started it easily with a squirt of "Easy start" the last time they came out the AA man recommended i reverse up the drive and it's not been a problem since> Is this a fuel problem?? Draining away from the engine?? Do i need a new fuel pump?? Thanks.
Posted: Jul 20, 2010 (14 years ago)
hi i would leave it if car is ok now but if your worried get a diagnostic test done maybe some fault codes will show up.
Posted Jul 20, 2010 (14 years ago)
This from Vauxhall forum might help you .
2.0 and 2.2 Dti Diesels all models no start
Hi first thing to check is the leak off pipes these are the small bore material covered pipes that run from each injector to the fuel pump
the new modified hose comes in a 1 meter length current part number 93181131 Cost £16.61 there is just enough to do all required so do not get overly generous just measure up with the pipe to be replaced - if you have
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05-05-2009 04:31 PM #19 greasemonkey View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage
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Originally Posted by alladdin
if the issue is when parked facing uphill then chances are that you have a leak in the fuel feed line. this lets in air and allows fuel to drain back to tank.Sorry to say in most cases the fault of fuel draining back is due to the leak off pipes letting in air - because the fuel system is a vacumn one rather than a pumped one this causes the fuel to run back down the entire system - eventually damaging the pump if left unrepaired
regards
Steve
2.0 and 2.2 Dti Diesels all models no start
Hi first thing to check is the leak off pipes these are the small bore material covered pipes that run from each injector to the fuel pump
the new modified hose comes in a 1 meter length current part number 93181131 Cost £16.61 there is just enough to do all required so do not get overly generous just measure up with the pipe to be replaced - if you have
and
05-05-2009 04:31 PM #19 greasemonkey View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage
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Originally Posted by alladdin
if the issue is when parked facing uphill then chances are that you have a leak in the fuel feed line. this lets in air and allows fuel to drain back to tank.Sorry to say in most cases the fault of fuel draining back is due to the leak off pipes letting in air - because the fuel system is a vacumn one rather than a pumped one this causes the fuel to run back down the entire system - eventually damaging the pump if left unrepaired
regards
Steve
Posted Jul 20, 2010 (14 years ago)
Hi thanks for your help. Are the leak off pipes easy to change? Thanks.
Posted Jul 21, 2010 (14 years ago)
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