2000 Vauxhall Astra air lock in diesel pump

Tiny
STEVECAV
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  • 2000 VAUXHALL ASTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 10,000 MILES
Hi there, my friend has put petrol in his diesel astra, we have drained the tank and refilled with diesel. Changed the fuel filter and added a fuel cleaner/additive. He has blown through the disconnected fuel pipes with an airline now im suspecting air in the pump. The car will not start at all.I have cracked all the injectors together and one by one and there is no fuel present at all. Could you please guide me from here. Regards steve
Monday, March 30th, 2009 AT 1:04 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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The immoboliser cut's fuel pump function .. reset by locking and unlocking the doors .. if this does not work and the light on the dash is flashing you will need it reseting via diagnostic computer ...

hope this helps


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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 AT 5:45 AM
Tiny
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Towed it for half a mile and it started in top gear eventually and has been fine since, pump was airlocked I think. Cheers for the reply
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Friday, April 3rd, 2009 AT 3:55 AM

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