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Title: 2001 2.2 petrol auto petrol not getting through
Post by: Katie Mellors on 03 February 2013, 15:16:51
When car is low on petrol hard to drive its keeps stalling and when petrol is put in its goes slightly better but still hold back when driving have to keep accelator  at a steady rave for to drive. any ideas? Fuel filter changed no difference
Title: Re: 2001 2.2 petrol auto petrol not getting through
Post by: Jimbob on 03 February 2013, 15:18:18
Hello & Welcome,

Have you had any fault codes read at all?
Title: Re: 2001 2.2 petrol auto petrol not getting through
Post by: Katie Mellors on 03 February 2013, 15:20:30
Had it on computer it said cylinder 1, 2 & 3 down but problem fixed and still experiencing same problem
Title: Re: 2001 2.2 petrol auto petrol not getting through
Post by: tunnie on 03 February 2013, 15:23:14
Had it on computer it said cylinder 1, 2 & 3 down but problem fixed and still experiencing same problem

What were the actual codes? Missfire?
Title: Re: 2001 2.2 petrol auto petrol not getting through
Post by: Andy H on 03 February 2013, 15:28:52
It doesn't happen often nowadays but blocked fuel tank breathers often caused symptoms like yours years ago.

Next time it happens pull over (leave engine running) and try unscrewing the filler cap. If there as a gasp and it sucks a load of air in then the plastic breather pipe may have been crushed somewhere under the car.
Title: Re: 2001 2.2 petrol auto petrol not getting through
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 February 2013, 17:42:10
It doesn't happen often nowadays but blocked fuel tank breathers often caused symptoms like yours years ago.

Next time it happens pull over (leave engine running) and try unscrewing the filler cap. If there as a gasp and it sucks a load of air in then the plastic breather pipe may have been crushed somewhere under the car.

Yep, could also be a problem with the charcoal canister or purge valve.

Failing that, go back to basics. Try a new fuel filter if it hasn't been changed recently If it's still sensitive to level it might be worth checking the flow rate from the fuel pump.
Title: Re: 2001 2.2 petrol auto petrol not getting through
Post by: Agemo on 03 February 2013, 22:05:41
Sounds like the petrol pump has packed up to me.  ::)
Title: Re: 2001 2.2 petrol auto petrol not getting through
Post by: Katie Mellors on 04 February 2013, 09:59:49
Thanks everyone your comments we thought it was something to do with fuel pump but the mechanic we using seems to think its coil pack! so needed some advice any ideas how much money to replace fuel pump?????
Title: Re: 2001 2.2 petrol auto petrol not getting through
Post by: tunnie on 04 February 2013, 10:07:25
You really need to get codes re-read and post up what they actually are, this needs to be done first before changing any parts.