2003 Renault Kangoo engine cut out.

Car: Renault Kangoo
Year: 2003
Variant: 1.5 DCI
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
I posted a prob a fair while back titled "intermitant air in fuel" thanks for the answers for that one, I still have the same problem only I have had a bit opf a chance to wittle down what it might be. When the tank is between 1/2 and 3/4 empty the engine cuts out, if you leave it in gear and carry on rolling it will eventualy fire back up again, for a limited time, then cut out agin, the spells of time between cut outs are random 0.5 miles to 20 miles, seems to clear up when I am not on the motorway, new air and fuel filters fitted, air is getting in to the fuel from some where. I have purchased a basic fault code reader and it dispalys no faults, even though the dashboard lights up like chritmas tree every time the engine stops, is it a crap reader? It ALWAYS happens between 1/2 and 3/4 of a tank could it be sticky fuel gauge sender unit, low pressure pump, crap in tank (tried sucking some fuel out at one point looked perfect), every garage I ring give a different answer. Thank you for any answers. You have been a lot of help. Will.
Posted: Apr 23, 2008 (16 years ago)
Have you had a look inside the fuel filter, look for signs of small metal filings and post back
Posted Apr 29, 2008 (15 years ago)
Have hack sawded the sealed unit open, not very surgical! There is no eveidence of filling or swarf in the filter.
Posted May 2, 2008 (15 years ago)
ensure you have no diesel leaks from the small plastic and rubber pipes linking the injectors to the fuel return - if you have then only a replacement pipe will fix (pipe not repairable at either end)
Posted May 28, 2008 (15 years ago)

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