Have a diesel 207 car will start for a few sec then cuts out

2008 Peugeot 207 manual
Car: Peugeot 207
Year: 2008
Variant: manual
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
207 will start for a few seconds then cut out once u have primmed the fuel up with hand pump it starts and runs like a dream with out a problem. Once it seats for an hour or two the same thing happens u have to prim it to start. Had a chap put it on a tester came up with low pressure to rail can anbody help or any suggestions what to try next many thanks Prod
Problem added: Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
You might need to replace the fuel pipes from the pump to the filter and to fuel rail.
Answered Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
Air is getting in to the lines which is the cause of the low pressure reading
Answered Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
^ x 2
Answered Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
legend if u having got anything to offer then dont respond x2 to u
Answered Mar 8, 2013 (11 years ago)
Let us know how you get on please its good to have feedback
Answered Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
fitted new filter, pump is working, cannot find leak in pipes, it fires but wont run, did run for a while but starts cutting out, but now will not run
Answered Jul 27, 2016 (7 years ago)

This problem is archived

If you're having a similar problem please click below to re-post this problem, you can then customise it to suit your situation.

More problems with the 2008 model year Peugeot 207

We have 26 problems and solutions in our database for this model year of the car.

View all Peugeot 207 Problems