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MPV Section - Forums for Multi Purpose Vehicles: => Ford Galaxy Forum - Mk1 / Mk2 inc. VW Sharan and SEAT Alhambra (1995-2006) => Topic started by: linda valentine on July 02, 2016, 01:16:10 PM

Title: starting problem
Post by: linda valentine on July 02, 2016, 01:16:10 PM
my car will start and stop almost immediately could this be a fault with the electric fuel pump
Title: Re: starting problem
Post by: johnnyroper on July 02, 2016, 02:09:37 PM
Could be many different causes like leak in system drawing in air,can you hear the tank pump prime when turning ignition on?
You need to get codes read first.
I would also suggest clamping the feed and return pipes at tandem pump after switching engine off,if it starts up no probs next day probes tandem pump and injectors are ok and not losing prime.
The thermostat T piece on top of fuel filter can cause problems also.
Title: Re: starting problem
Post by: Chrispb on July 02, 2016, 03:00:17 PM
Hello linda and  [W4]
Have you dropped/opened the key fob recently? you may have lost the transponder chip which controls the immobiliser.
Try your spare key to start with.
Title: Re: starting problem
Post by: johnnyroper on July 02, 2016, 03:19:48 PM
Sorry should just add if fault code scan does not show anything up and you try clamping hoses only give it a quick start and remove once confirmed it either starts ok or doesn't.