Hi guys, posted this a while ago in the wrong section, well it was late and wine was involved. Problem now worse.
2001 2.5 diesel Auto 117000 miles
Regardless of temperature, at tick over it's not running smooth and is juddering when pulling away.
This problem has now progressed over last week so now between the speeds of 50 and 60MPH it can give a judder until that speed has increased beyond 60, then will run smooth under load until speed is achieved and the throttle is backed off slightly when it will slightly judder again.
Every now and again when i get to the end of the motorway run and take my foot off the pedal the amber engine light on dash illuminates for a moment and then there's nothing there when pedal pressed again, pressing pedal a few times will usually get her running again.
Now a while ago i had the tick over problem only and posted this , it was suggested that i change the fuel filter and clean/check the maf. This rectified the problem and harmony was restored.
However, a few weeks ago unusual circumstances led me to run low on fuel to the extent i was running on warning light for some ten miles or so, believe it or not 5 garages had no diesel available as tanker apparently broken down till finally found one.
Filled up with Shell ( usual brew) and since then started with bad tick over and progressed to above problems.
Change fuel filter ( Bosch) No change and getting worse week by week.
Average 25 miles a day, 10 miles motorway and the rest city crawl.
Never supermarket fuel. Always Shell or Bp
Research has suggested fuel pump and horrified at the price.
Does anyone have any ideas on confirming this, or any clues to what it could be,
Similar post this evening was is more pointing to manual problem .
Suggestions appreciated.
Thanks in advance Phil
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Just an update to this post fellas'
Problem finally got worse ending in a ride home on a flat bed taxi.
Sent to Bosch injection specialist in Burscough Lancashire
Diagnostics confirmed injection pump shot,
Reconditioned pump and replaced new electronic control
Diagnostic, labour and parts £1030.40
Purrs like a kitten but OUCH
Thanks for help with post
2001 2.5 diesel Auto 117000 miles
Regardless of temperature, at tick over it's not running smooth and is juddering when pulling away.
This problem has now progressed over last week so now between the speeds of 50 and 60MPH it can give a judder until that speed has increased beyond 60, then will run smooth under load until speed is achieved and the throttle is backed off slightly when it will slightly judder again.
Every now and again when i get to the end of the motorway run and take my foot off the pedal the amber engine light on dash illuminates for a moment and then there's nothing there when pedal pressed again, pressing pedal a few times will usually get her running again.
Now a while ago i had the tick over problem only and posted this , it was suggested that i change the fuel filter and clean/check the maf. This rectified the problem and harmony was restored.
However, a few weeks ago unusual circumstances led me to run low on fuel to the extent i was running on warning light for some ten miles or so, believe it or not 5 garages had no diesel available as tanker apparently broken down till finally found one.
Filled up with Shell ( usual brew) and since then started with bad tick over and progressed to above problems.
Change fuel filter ( Bosch) No change and getting worse week by week.
Average 25 miles a day, 10 miles motorway and the rest city crawl.
Never supermarket fuel. Always Shell or Bp
Research has suggested fuel pump and horrified at the price.
Does anyone have any ideas on confirming this, or any clues to what it could be,
Similar post this evening was is more pointing to manual problem .
Suggestions appreciated.
Thanks in advance Phil
.......................................................................................................
Just an update to this post fellas'
Problem finally got worse ending in a ride home on a flat bed taxi.
Sent to Bosch injection specialist in Burscough Lancashire
Diagnostics confirmed injection pump shot,
Reconditioned pump and replaced new electronic control
Diagnostic, labour and parts £1030.40
Purrs like a kitten but OUCH
Thanks for help with post
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