Hi,
I have a 97 P,xantia 1.9tdi. It's a bu88er to start when cold. If I squeeze the fuel bulb thingy under the bonnet, it'll start fine, just loads of smoke.
Does this mean it's a blocked fuel pipe? or air in the fuel? or fuel injectors? or something completely different.
This is nearly everytime when the car's cold, but also sometimes when it's warm.
Thanks for your help,
Morgan
Fuel + starting
Moderator: RichardW
Morgan, my immediate thought is an air leak allowing the fuel to run back toward the tank. The 'loads of smoke' could be a puzzle or it's a sign the heater plugs are on their way out or gone even. How many miles on the clock?
You may have a couple of issues here and the air leak was the last straw.
From other threads on here I notice that the fuel filter housing is a common culprit for air leaks from either the lid or the water drain tap at the base. I am sure others will offer some ideas too. R.
You may have a couple of issues here and the air leak was the last straw.
From other threads on here I notice that the fuel filter housing is a common culprit for air leaks from either the lid or the water drain tap at the base. I am sure others will offer some ideas too. R.