Fuel Tank Problems

Car Owner Fuel Tank Problems
Engine rough idling

Start easily, idle rough for some seconds then engine cut of

2011 Nissan Wingroad
Posted: Mar 8, 2017
Power

Once engine heats up the car refuses to rev. The fuel consumption indicator goes crazy and measures 2.2 kilometer per litre at 60 k/hr. On surfaced road it will rev up to about 2000/2500 but on rough roads it will get weaker and eventua...

2000 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.5 GDI
Posted: Feb 25, 2017
Fuel tank cover

warning that fuel tank cover opened but it is not

2003 Peugeot 406 eg 1.8 SE Auto
Posted: Jan 10, 2017
Car runs then won't start

The car runs ok for a few days but after doing a short journey and turn the engine off, then return to the car 20mins later the car won't start. It's seems to turn over but doesn't connect, if I leave the car for1hr or so it seems to start....

2000 Ford Focus 1.8
Posted: Jan 7, 2017
Diesel smell

Recently, my car smells of diesel as I approach it. This happens when the car has been standing for a few hours. The smell continues even when driving. I'm thinking it could need a replacement fuel filter for the fuel tank. there ar...

2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 Cdti Manual
Posted: Jul 13, 2016
Wont start

I think the fuel pump may be U/S I have disconnected the fuel line going to filter whilst turning the engine over, no fuel being pumped, if this is pump where will I find it if electrical how do I diagnose which relay.

2003 Renault Scenic 1.9 dti
Posted: Apr 5, 2016
Noise in transmission

A curious noise has appeared, apparently front O/S. It is not present on over-run, but is heard (even felt, slightly, through throttle pedal) under 'neutral throttle'. It is still present, though somewhat reduced, under acceleration. The no...

2006 Skoda Octavia 4 x 4 Estate Diesel
Posted: Jan 15, 2016
Starts and runs then stops

shogun starts no prob, runs for about 10 mins then stops, have replaced micro filters, cleaned out in tank filter, checked hoses, replaced ignition sensor and coolant sensor, checked throttle position sensor, when running you can hear a sli...

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.5 v6 gdi
Posted: Nov 19, 2015
Ignition wiring diagram for Peugeot 206 ???

Has anyone got or got access to a wiring diagram for the ignition system for a Peugeot 206sw 1.4 petrol 2003. Or does anyone know of a website which may have one, trying to narrow down an electrical problem. Many Thanks in advance.

2003 Peugeot 206 206 sw 1.4 petrol
Posted: Aug 13, 2015
Low power, sluggish

HI. Thank you in advance to anyone who tries to help and posts responses. It will b greatly appreciated. I have owned this Isuzu trooper for over 6months and until now has never gave any bother. A week ago she was turned off at shop and whe...

2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0 TD Ls dohc
Posted: Jul 27, 2015
C3 picassomissfire

My car has started to missfire when going up hill or over 50 mph on motorway I've had it to the best tune up guys but there are no faults showing up on the rolling road and code machines, has any one else had this problem the car has done 4...

2011 Citroen C3 1.6 hdi
Posted: Jul 5, 2015
Erratic onboard computer readings

The average fuel consumption readings crash periodically giving haywire figures for average consumption since start and thus also since refuelling and long term. Happens every 2 to 4 weeks with local driving. Unable to get any satisfactory ...

2013 Skoda Octavia 1.6 diesel
Posted: Jun 14, 2015
Petrol gauge faulty

I ran out of petrol and yet the petrol gauge showed I had at least 18 litres in the tank. What wrong, how to fix? is it expensive? and could I do the work?

2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6
Posted: May 31, 2015
No fuel from tank

no fuel getting from fuel tank what could be the problem please any one thanks

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 eco diesil
Posted: May 4, 2015
Deisel supply.

Car stopped running. Called Ins Co. breakdown, they sent a mechanic. The guy was obviously genned up ish on Citroens. asked me to turn over the engine while he thumped the fuel tank underneath...car started briefly but stopped again...Disco...

2000 Citroen Xsara Picasso
Posted: Apr 28, 2015