when i start the car it just turns over like theres no fuel getting through to it , i tokk it to a fiat garage and they ran a full check on it and came up with the ecu was at fault ,and they replaced it two days later the car is still doing the same thing i took it back to fiat and they said they cant find anything wrong with it this problem is driving me nuts lol has anyone had the same problem or knows of what could be causeing the fault thanks for your time
2006-08-20 23:43:48 · 7 answers · asked by gerswallace 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
That is because after the car starts and diesel is flowing there is no problem look closely at the fuel lines at the injectors at the filter smell around too. Any oily liquid might be where air is entering allowing fuel to drain all the way back to the tank. Small split crack on a fuel return hose and dampness that smells of diesel. Air is compressable and won't start the engine and it seems the starter motor will over heat and it will!
2006-08-21 01:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is an 'ecu'?
My old car wouldn't start. Aha! they cried you need a new battery. They replaced the battery. The car still didnt start. After a long time trying they discovered water in the oil. Aha! they cried the gasket has blown! So they changed the gasket. The car still would not start. Aha! they cried you have a crack in the engine that is allowing the water and oil to mix! So they changed the whole engine. The car still would not start. Oil and water were still mixing. All this time I had been saying that the car didnt like starting when it was raining, but as I am a mechanical nincompoop everyone just smiled knowingly and ignored me.
Turned out I was right in the end. Rain water was getting down the breather tube that lead to the carburettor allowing water and oil to mix. Moved the breather tube, and after another oil change the car started! Sorry. Just a long winded way of saying don't over look the wee things!
2006-08-21 06:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by keefer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like as if either the engine glow-plugs need to be replaced or the fuel system is not holding pressure. Either way not much I would recommend doing yourself other than finding a local DIESEL specialist to test it through.
Contrary to poplar belief Main Dealers are not the 'be-all and end-all' of quality car service. The best service and prices will come from the little independent specialists, the trick is to know when to go to what specialist.
Find a good (small) local diesel specialist and they should be able to sort you out in no time and at a fraction of the cost of your Main Dealer.
2006-08-21 09:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it ran out of fuel it needs to be repressurized,diesels need to have all the air bleed out of the fuel system in order to work.its either that or the fuel filters are clogged .I would take it to a shop that specializes in diesels and get them to replace all the fuel filters,If for some reason that's not it then either the timing is out or the fuel injector is bad=major costs$ Dont just assume the dealer knows best.Ive heard all kinds of stories about dealership mechanics screwing things up.
2006-08-21 07:02:25 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Toooo Sexy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main problem you have is that you ain't got any taste when it comes to cars!!
Don't tell anyone you're the owner of a Fiat....I mean..think of your street cred!!!
2006-08-21 06:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it won't start, how do you get it to the garage?
Are you making sure the glow plug light goes out, or are they even working?
2006-08-21 09:18:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
starter motor perhaps?
I know it sounds obvious but is there definitely oil in the thing? And is it staying put - otherwise might be sump plug.
2006-08-21 06:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by TeeVee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋