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Long starting times with low fuel level

Symptom: Abnormally long starting times with low fuel level in fuel tank. This problem usually arises after the car has been parked for long periods, e.g. overnight.

Long starting times with low fuel level

Fault symptoms

Abnormally long starting times with low fuel level in fuel tank. This problem usually arises after the car has been parked for long periods, e.g. overnight.

Conditions

Low fuel level in tank. This fault does not arise with high fuel levels.

Diagnostic procedure

Verify that the starting time is abnormally long and that the fuel level is low.

Change the pump ejector in the fuel pump container mounted in the fuel tank. See SI Long starting times