2007-07-03 07:15:59 · 10 answers · asked by longhorns4459 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
How did you get to the conclusion that it was your fuel filter?
And well, it could be clogged, fuel filters are cheap so try getting one. it could be many things to why your car wont start, be more specific.
2007-07-03 07:20:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a fuel filter can cause an engine to stop, however, there are so many other things that can also. Is your fuel pump running? Are any other lights on in your car? Did the motor loose spark?
2007-07-03 07:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by gar_fanatic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your fuel filter is clogged, it will cut off the fuel flow to the engine. Has it done this before? Another possibility is the fuel pump. If the engine is getting fuel, your timing belt may have slipped or broken. Your car will not start if this happens.
2007-07-03 07:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by walchung 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a fuel filter, did the check engine light come on?
Need more info.
A computer is a better guess.
2007-07-03 07:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by izzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Are you sure you have the right filter for your vehicle? The wrong filter can cause this. Also, is it positioned properly?
Try checking these things and then change the filter. If this doesn't work it could be a number of things..
Take it to a mechanic.
2007-07-03 07:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by GeriGeri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it will. If it is plugged then fuel can't get to the engine.
2007-07-03 07:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you fitted a new one? if so is it the right way round?
failing that,take it out and see if it runs then. this will tell you if the filter is at fault
hang on .if its diesel have you primed the filter/pump ie got rid of all the air? a diesel wont pump air so wont "suck" the fuel thro on its own.
most diesels have a pump primer
2007-07-03 07:21:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible but unlikley........if the engine is starved for fuel it may be a fuel pump if there is no spark then its an ignition problem......if neither one of these it could be deeper and more costly.
2007-07-03 07:24:03 · answer #8 · answered by arc7499 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I dont think so, if it started to began with and then quit , it is very likely that it is a Fule pump. If it wont start at all it could be the battery!!
2007-07-03 07:22:51 · answer #9 · answered by ?? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if it is clogged it can. It will also cause it to run very badly. If it is clogged your car will act like it is running out of gas
2007-07-03 07:19:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋