geoff

It's not the fuel pump, I have discovered that if I take the fuel hose off the fuel filter then the car will start. I quickly put hose back on and it will continue to run. Try and start with hose connected and it won't start. So must be getting to much petrol?

Is it possible my forester is getting to much fuel and that's why it's not starting?

Hi, I recently purchased a second hand Forester and absolutely love it, until now. It has an intermitent starting problem. Some times it will start prefectly and it runs well, then it will not start at all. It will start first time everytime for a few days and then just not start for s few days. Then a few days later start again. I have at it at the mechanics 3 times now. It is definately not the battery, connection or leads, There is plenty of power getting to the electrics. The mechanics have changed the coil pack, plugs and spark plug leads, but the problem is still occuring. The engine turns over fine and if you put your foot full on the accellerator, it's starts for a split second. Could this be the fuel pump? I have noticed when I pull up and get out that I can smell petrol from the rear of the car? Any help would be truely appreciated. Thanks Geoff