Fuel Pump?

1. darrenscerri L-plater Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 44 Citroen Saxo 1.1 2001

   #1 21st April 2011, 11:35

   Car started having problems with starting... Sometimes, when you turn the key two times, the fuel pump does not prime. To fix the problem, I must "hit" the fuel tank multiple times and then the car starts fine. I have no problems with fuelling while driving, and no cut-outs. Problem is only when starting. As the problem is fixed by hitting the fuel tank, I think the fuel pump relay near the ECU is OK. Do I need a new fuel pump? How much does a new one cost? Is changing it an easy job to do?
   
   Cheers!
2. kyle4256 Established Member Joined: Feb 2008 dundee Posts: 1844 saxo vts

   #2 21st April 2011, 11:39

   brand new from citroen is about £130 get a second hand one around £30-£50
   really easy to fit
3. darrenscerri L-plater Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 44 Citroen Saxo 1.1 2001

   #3 21st April 2011, 11:41

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by kyle4256 brand new from citroen is about £130 get a second hand one around £30-£50 really easy to fit

   Ouch! I'll try to get one from eBay... but first I have a new fuel filter which I will fit as the current one seems to be hanging (without the retaining clip), maybe it's the filter's fault!
4. darrenscerri L-plater Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 44 Citroen Saxo 1.1 2001

   #4 22nd April 2011, 21:25

   Would this be ok? It's not a genuine citroen part but would that really make a difference in performance, fuelling etc?
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ELECTRIC-FUEL-...item1c185dfecc
5. darrenscerri L-plater Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 44 Citroen Saxo 1.1 2001

   #5 23rd April 2011, 09:58

   ^^ Bump.... ^^
   
   I need to get this over with as I don't want the pump to completely die on me leaving me stranded!