Grand Picasso won't start.. intank fuel pump?

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Grand Picasso won't start.. intank fuel pump?

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Hello everyone. My 2013 Grand Picasso 1.6 hdi stayed for about 6 months and yesterday I have tried but it won't start. At some point turning the engine to start it started and stopped. I have unplugged the fuel line coming from the tank and there is no fuel coming while attempting to start which means - sender(low pressure in-tank fuel pump) doesn't work. Tank half full with diesel. I have tried to find any info where is the sender located- is it in-tank or next to the tank, or at front (engine bay). The most frustrating part is - there's no access to the in-tank basket from inside the car (under the back seat) there is no any cover to open and to take it out. Can anyone please help me with some info where the low pressure pump is located on that model? VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
Many thanks for your time and attention.
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Re: Grand Picasso won't start.. intank fuel pump?

Post by wheeler »

Does it definitely have a pump in the tank? If there is a hand primer under the bonnet there wont be a pump in the tank.
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Re: Grand Picasso won't start.. intank fuel pump?

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Thank you. I am not sure- as I have read some technical information - looks like it's without in-tank pump. Yes - I found a primer on top of the fuel filter. Is it possible to check the VIN somewhere in internet to receive info about the fuel tank etc...? Thanks again.
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Yes - If you can post your VIN here (it will appear masked), we can post details/diagrams of the fuel system for the car.
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Re: Grand Picasso won't start.. intank fuel pump?

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Thank you. I have just made a donation. Here is the VIN of my C4:
VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Thanks again for your help.
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and lots of Rovers before that: 1935 Ten, 1947 Sixteen, 1960 P5 3-litre, 1966 P6 2000, 1972 P6 2000TC, and 1975 P6B 3500S
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Re: Grand Picasso won't start.. intank fuel pump?

Post by white exec »

Sorry for the delay.
Hope this is helpful...

C4 PICASSO ESTATE - LEISURE 1.6 HDI 115 (DV6C) Manual gearbox 6
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C4 Picasso 1.6HDi tank.JPG
C4 Picasso 1.6HDi fuel filter.JPG
No pump in the tank, just a pickup and level sensor.

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Re: Grand Picasso won't start.. intank fuel pump?

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Thank you very much- will top up the donation. Thanks again.
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and lots of Rovers before that: 1935 Ten, 1947 Sixteen, 1960 P5 3-litre, 1966 P6 2000, 1972 P6 2000TC, and 1975 P6B 3500S
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Re: Grand Picasso won't start.. intank fuel pump?

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Brilliant. Thanks.
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