Fuel pump issue

2010 RENAULT LOGAN
80,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JAN HORN VAN HEERDEN
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When the car is low on gasoline (but not empty) it would not start or cuts out when idling. As soon as the tank is more than 30% full, it runs well.

Is it the fuel pump? Also, could it have something to do with a low battery?

Jan
May 16, 2019 at 4:35 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

First, I have to tell you this vehicle isn't offered in the US, so my technical information is very limited. However, I have a feeling I know what is wrong.

On many fuel pumps, there is a filter referred to as a sock, that is designed to help filter the fuel as the pump first picks it up. Based on your description, it sounds like it is partially plugged and it takes a certain level of fuel in the tank before it will reach the pump.

The pump sounds like is it working, but I suspect there is a blockage low on the filter / sock.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
May 16, 2019 at 6:24 PM
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JAN HORN VAN HEERDEN
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Thank you much for the answer. Is it easy/inexpensive to have the pump filter unplugged?
May 16, 2019 at 9:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome back:

I'm not really familiar, but on most cars the fuel tank needs removed to access the pump. Some have a port under the rear seat or in the trunk that you can access the pump through.

The filter I referred to will need replaced or cleaned.

Let me know if I can help.

Joe
May 17, 2019 at 8:06 PM