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406 stalled. Starts but won't run

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

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Chris

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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makemdan via CarKB.com

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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Chris

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

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Fitzy.

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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