alwaysbeenford Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 hi all, i am trying to get my 2001 1.3 fiesta started after a while being stood but it seems to keep blowing the 10a fuse under the bonnet, why might this be? i can only think that it might be the fuel filter or a relay maybe, help please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 What is on the circuit?? If the fuel pump is; When was the fuel filter last changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysbeenford Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 not too sure what's on the circuit, i have a feeling the lights are if that helps, i don't have a clue about when the filter was last changed, would make sense that the filter is clogged with crud, it's been stood for ages and with only a bit of fuel, might i need a new filter? thanks for your reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysbeenford Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 just checked, it is the fuel pump fuse that keeps blowing :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Because the car has stood unused for some time the fuel pump MAY have seized & that's MAYBE why the fuse is blowing How much fuel is in the tank ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Unplug the wiring to the pump and try it again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysbeenford Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 there is enough fuel to lift the needle but it's still on red thinking to quarter fill the tank and put some of that 'fuel system cleaner' type additive in but not too sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Fuel additive will not be an instant fix & in any case you need the engine running first - try Stef's suggestion above first & then determine if the pump is seized or not & definitely top up the tank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysbeenford Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 i will get to it tomorrow, weather is a bit too grim to be out in tonight, huge thanks to you all for your help, i will keep you posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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