Stalling

[BettyBerlingo]

Give it a few treats now and then!

Yes, I will Rasputin!

Took it in today and they put coder on it and came up with nothing at all! No obvious reason for the EML coming on although since Friday it hasn't.

Running fine, only cost £25 so very happy with that 

Think it was threat of the Basil Fawlty procedure as, believe me , I have considered it


A temperamental 1.6 HDI Doggie Van

I have just read the post trail. I noticed somewhere a question was asked on which oil is used, but no specific answer given other than it was of Total brand. It worries me a lot because these modern common rail diesel engines, everything boils down to the type of oil used, and specifically the early 1.6hdi versions do have a major weakness on the lubrication system. 
Given that you have suffered previous turbo failures, which are indication of lubrication system failure, I believe you really need to take control of that one major aspect - the grade of oil used, as it is key to your happy motoring. You need to appreciate the recommended grade and enforce its use during service. 
Cheers.

Yes, I have noted that The new garage that I used have recommended low ash oil and the boss there said so many problems are caused by the wrong oil being used. I guess my poor old engine has never had low ash oil put in it   It will be due for a service soon so it will be sorted thanks 

Which grade specifically? I believe it should either be 5W40 or 5W30 fully synthetic.

Don't know but will discuss it with the garage as they told me something I didn't know!

[BettyBerlingo]

Thoughts please! Van been running ok (mostly) but last few weeks had a few hiccups. Took it to garage for interim service and EML was back on again at the time so they put it on the code reader.

They tell me it's the fuel pump.

My question is- would the coder say 'fuel pump failure' or does it just read a problem with fuel supply? The reason I ask is because there is a pattern emerging whereas if I run fuel down to just under a quarter of a tank the EML comes on and I have stalling episodes with it again. More likely to happen going up steep incline or down one.

A couple of times the EML has decided to cancel itself out, usually when I am on even ground or top up the tank. It's off at the moment!

Could it be the fuel pick up pipe?

If it is then a lot cheaper than replacing the fuel pump.

[BettyBerlingo]

Thoughts please! Van been running ok (mostly) but last few weeks had a few hiccups. Took it to garage for interim service and EML was back on again at the time so they put it on the code reader.

They tell me it's the fuel pump.

My question is- would the coder say 'fuel pump failure' or does it just read a problem with fuel supply? The reason I ask is because there is a pattern emerging whereas if I run fuel down to just under a quarter of a tank the EML comes on and I have stalling episodes with it again. More likely to happen going up steep incline or down one.

A couple of times the EML has decided to cancel itself out, usually when I am on even ground or top up the tank. It's off at the moment!

Could it be the fuel pick up pipe?

If it is then a lot cheaper than replacing the fuel pump.

[BettyBerlingo]

Anyone got any thoughts on this please?

[Sol]

Ask them what code(s) they found and post them here Betty. We'll tell you what the official Citroen meanings are. Get them to write them down so you get them exactly right.

[SergioFR]

Ok

If it is fuel pump the garage should do the proper testing in order to check if it is the fuel regulator or the fuel pump itself.

I hope is not fuel pump, its pricelyyy.....

[BettyBerlingo]

Ask them what code(s) they found and post them here Betty. We'll tell you what the official Citroen meanings are. Get them to write them down so you get them exactly right.

Will give them a call in a day or so 

[BettyBerlingo]

Ok

If it is fuel pump the garage should do the proper testing in order to check if it is the fuel regulator or the fuel pump itself.

I hope is not fuel pump, its pricelyyy.....

Yes I believe it is an expensive job   Had it back from the garage 3 weeks ago and it is running great but I am mindful to keep the tank topped up to over a quarter and that is what made me wonder if it is the pick up pipe