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110SEB



Member Since: 29 Jan 2009
Location: Essex, England
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Puma power loss & fuel pump
Our MY07 recently conked out while driving. Total loss of power. The engine turned over but would not start. AA man thought fuel pump issue.

True enough, the vapouriser switch on the fuel pump had failed. £50 part and runnig again.

Apparently the early Pumas are low seeing fuel pump wear and tear. Ours is c.90,000 miles.

An annecdote I've heard from my brilliant independent, Foley's, is that with the same symptoms a blown rear window heater fuse, replaced, fixed the problem.

Hopefully this will help someone out at some point.

Will be glad to get the old girl back again.
Post #368137 29th Oct 2014 10:44pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Ok, I have to ask, what's the "vapouriser switch on the fuel pump"? Do you mean the Volume Control Valve perhaps?
Post #368149 29th Oct 2014 11:24pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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Doubt it's the vcv @ £50, a vcv costs more than that Big Cry Big Cry

Andy
Post #368155 29th Oct 2014 11:54pm
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blackwolf



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That's why I was puzzled, there's no other electrickery on the pump besides the VCV!
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landy andy



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It will also run with the vcv unplugged, so am surprised it would conk out, with a knackered one.
Post #368176 30th Oct 2014 7:42am
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