Oh well. here we go again.
TD4 once again failed to start..usual symptoms. no whirring from the in-tank fuel pump under the rear seats. Eventually banging the cover, and the rear doors and waiting a bit resulted in the correct whirr and a functional car..
Now..what are my options here?
A new pump plus labour is going to be about £350, and frankly at this time of year I dont feel like doing it myself.
Before I pass my credit card to the local rapists, is it possible that there is another reason other than a defunct pump for this?
It's supposed to have been properly serviced..so I assume fuel filters are OK.
It's also gutless when cold, and seemingly using more fuel since its last service, though this problem predates that service..could be the new brake disks/pads fitted explain that..
So, I conjecture that its
- a failing pump
- a bad conection
- bad relay? I do always get a definite clunk on switching the ignition on..
- some sort of safety interlock stopping it starting?
Oh, its the BMW model with an auto box.
TD4 once again failed to start..usual symptoms. no whirring from the in-tank fuel pump under the rear seats. Eventually banging the cover, and the rear doors and waiting a bit resulted in the correct whirr and a functional car..
Now..what are my options here?
A new pump plus labour is going to be about £350, and frankly at this time of year I dont feel like doing it myself.
Before I pass my credit card to the local rapists, is it possible that there is another reason other than a defunct pump for this?
It's supposed to have been properly serviced..so I assume fuel filters are OK.
It's also gutless when cold, and seemingly using more fuel since its last service, though this problem predates that service..could be the new brake disks/pads fitted explain that..
So, I conjecture that its
- a failing pump
- a bad conection
- bad relay? I do always get a definite clunk on switching the ignition on..
- some sort of safety interlock stopping it starting?
Oh, its the BMW model with an auto box.