Continuing starting problem

Huntly · Unread post by **Huntly** » 27 Aug 2006, 17:18

'97 Xantia 1.8i 16v .60,000 mls Scotland. No previous problems with starting/running. Out of the blue, it just turns over but doesn't start.Checked forum and checked for power at fuel pump with ignition on- none. Borrowed another twin relay and it started first time. Sorted ? no -left it overnight and it again started first time but 10 mins into a run around town it died again - same problem. I'll check the second relay back in the other car tomorrow and see if it's working.Any suggestions as to next steps would be much appreciated.

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 27 Aug 2006, 17:27

Sounds as though you have an intermittent connection somewhere. Try running a temporary lead extrernaly to the pump, if that cures it, you can either follow the lead back to try and find the fault or make the temporary lead permanant.