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StevePotts

Member Since: 27 Mar 2018
Location: Staffs
Posts: 7

Is my TD5 haunted

My TD5 won't start. I thought it was the fuel pump. I changed it but it didn't work. The pump is not making the right noises. When running the 'purge cycle' (which didn't sound right either) I noticed that he nearside indicators (front rear and side) and nearside brake light are cycling on and off. I think it must be haunted. I'm at a bit of a loss. I checked for oil in the ECU - its clean. My initial thought is that there must be damage to the wiring loom ( I can't think of anything else that would connect lighting circuits to fuel pump operation but do the wirings share acommon path ?. Any suggestions welcome. Just before it died, the 'water in the fuel light' was flickering. I'd had the tank off recently and had assumed that I had disturbed the connection to the sedimenter and chose to ignore it. Don't think its the fault, but could be related - thought I'd best give the full picture if I'm asking for help. And I am. Please help !

20th Jun 2018 5:52pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6772

Maybe an earthing problem. And check tow bar wiring for mud/water/bad connections. Ray
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20th Jun 2018 6:32pm

StevePotts

Member Since: 27 Mar 2018
Location: Staffs
Posts: 7

Thanks. Tow bar wiring sounds like a good lead as all the wires are hidden away at the back there. I'll give it ago.

20th Jun 2018 7:30pm

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2963

You have PM

20th Jun 2018 7:40pm

StevePotts

Member Since: 27 Mar 2018
Location: Staffs
Posts: 7

Demons have been exorcised and Blossom lives again. It was a loose earth on the side of the gearbox. I found it as I was about to start pulling the loom through the chassis for inspection. And on the bright side, I now have a spare fuel pump. Happy end to a good weekend

24th Jun 2018 6:22pm

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