Kv6 wont start but will run on easy start

Cable Tie · 8th November 2020, 13:04

Hi just had a call from local chap with facelift v6 auto,was running rough due to being stood for 5 years in a garage,had the belts done full service in garage hey presto runs and drives as usual.drives home,runs around on a couple of errands then wont start,so back to garage change fuel pump,can hear running,all usual things checked ie innertia switch,releys etc but still wont fire without help from eather can any of the gurus shed any light to where to go next thanks in advance

Ched · 8th November 2020, 13:08

Has the fuel filter been checked for separation?

roverbarmy · 8th November 2020, 13:39

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Originally Posted by Ched

Has the fuel filter been checked for separation?

He means the one in the fuel tank by the way (fuel filter syndrome if you want to do a search for it)

gnu · 8th November 2020, 13:42

But firstly don’t believe the fuel gauge, try putting a bit more fuel in. Floats stick, giving false readings. Then filter is a good call if that’s not the case.

T-Cut · 8th November 2020, 15:11

If it's a later model (post-2001 as I recall) and there's juice in the RHS of the tank, then put your money on FFS (Fuel Filter Syndrome). If so, the fix is easy by fitting a FOC (Fabled Organge Clip). Or is it the FWC nowadays?

TC

mh007 · 8th November 2020, 21:47

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Originally Posted by gnu

But firstly don’t believe the fuel gauge, try putting a bit more fuel in. Floats stick, giving false readings. Then filter is a good call if that’s not the case.

A good point above!
I've had this happen on one of my ZT's & R75 in the past.
The gauge shows 1/4 tank but it's empty.
Disconnecting the battery for 30mins cured the wrong reading & a can of petrol cured the non-starting

Cable Tie · 9th November 2020, 12:00

Thanks for pointers guys it was the foc which was half hour and ons happy guy thanks again

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gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 695 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	But firstly don’t believe the fuel gauge, try putting a bit more fuel in. Floats stick, giving false readings. Then filter is a good call if that’s not the case. __________________ gnu

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Cable Tie Regional Secretary Orange grove ztt cdti Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Torquay Posts: 2,409 Thanks: 2,297 Thanked 1,381 Times in 818 Posts	Thanks for pointers guys it was the foc which was half hour and ons happy guy thanks again __________________ Dreams do come true

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Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Has the fuel filter been checked for separation?

8th November 2020, 15:11	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	If it's a later model (post-2001 as I recall) and there's juice in the RHS of the tank, then put your money on FFS (Fuel Filter Syndrome). If so, the fix is easy by fitting a FOC (Fabled Organge Clip). Or is it the FWC nowadays? TC