406 stalled. Starts but won't run

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makemdan - 14 Oct 2006 20:38 GMT

My 1999 406 diesel conked out coming out of B&Q today. I'm using the car
temporarily until I get time to replace it but it is our only car and is a
real miss at the moment. Basically the bengine missed a beat as if hunting
for fuel and then went on for about 5 seconds then stalled; wouldn't restart.
Left the car as I had to be somewhere. Returned to the car after about 45
minutes. Tried to start, started first time but only ran for 5 seconds max
and noticed the engine management light was on. I'm guessing fuel pump or
such like but any suggestions would bge most welcome. I had the car towed
back to my drive by a mate so I guess if I can't fix it myself I need a
"roving mechanic" to see the car.

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Chris - 15 Oct 2006 17:45 GMT

> My 1999 406 diesel conked out coming out of B&Q today. I'm using the car
> temporarily until I get time to replace it but it is our only car and is a
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> back to my drive by a mate so I guess if I can't fix it myself I need a
> "roving mechanic" to see the car.

It sounds like the fuel pump is given up or going to give up.
chris addlestone

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makemdan - 15 Oct 2006 18:30 GMT

>> My 1999 406 diesel conked out coming out of B&Q today. I'm using the car
>> temporarily until I get time to replace it but it is our only car and is a
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>It sounds like the fuel pump is given up or going to give up.
>chris addlestone

Thanks Chris
I've checked all the fuses and opened the diesel drain plug, fuel does come
out but its a dribble. If the car is left for any length of time I can go
back and again it starts first time but runs for only 3 seconds so I was
thinking of a fuel problem All my mechanical work is on motor bikes these
days so when I opened the bonnet I was a tad bemused by the proliferation of
giznos under there. Are all cars this complicated now or is it the French
connection?

Ian

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Chris - 15 Oct 2006 19:26 GMT

>>> My 1999 406 diesel conked out coming out of B&Q today. I'm using the car
>>> temporarily until I get time to replace it but it is our only car and is a
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>
> Ian

when was the fuel filter replaced? it could be that it needs replaceing
and full of s..t.so check out the filter.
from chris addlestone

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Fitzy. - 16 Oct 2006 10:33 GMT

Also check the inertia switch, press it down and try starting,
Fitzy

>>>> My 1999 406 diesel conked out coming out of B&Q today. I'm using the
>>>> car
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> and full of s..t.so check out the filter.
> from chris addlestone

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makemdan - 16 Oct 2006 19:13 GMT

>Also check the inertia switch, press it down and try starting,
>Fitzy
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>> and full of s..t.so check out the filter.
>> from chris addlestone

Thanks to you & Chris. I will change the fuel filter and check the inertia
switch tomorrow. (my auto shop sold me the wrong part!) I checked for a
current at the scavenging pump in the tank and this shows about 12 v when
ignition is switched on. The contacts also resistance but I don't know what
the correct level is. This was using the grey and yellow wires as opposed to
the mauve and orange ones which I think are for the fuel guage. Any info
most welcome

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