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Title: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 08, 2019, 05:32:25
Hi I have an FD I30 diesel 2012 model that just cranks but wont start. The day before I replaced the fuel filter as I was going to drive it to Canberra from Brisbane for a good friends funeral and thought it would be a good thing to do before a long drive.
Before changing it I was having an issue with dying slightly at low revs when driving off from be stationary. I recently had water contamination in the fuel tank which I drained and fitted a new filter. All was good but a couple of months ago I got a water warning light and as it was a weekend I just pulled the filter off upended it to drain any water that may have been in it.
I realize I should had fitted a new one asap but life has been difficult this year and I forgot. Car ran ok but developed this slight stumble on take off which I put down to a restricted filter. After fitting new filter all was good car drove as before and I figured it sorted. I drove it around for hours and no problem. Then...... I parked it  and no start! it cranks but wont fire....I pumped the primer no joy, if air leak I would at least be able to pump it up enough for it to at least fire up but nothing ....I sampled the diesel from the filter and it looks fine no sign of water. I have refitted the original filter no change I have looked for any obvious loose wires...none.  Put scan tool on and no obvious issues have come up but I am a pumpkin head regards the scan tool but it all looks ok. I cracked the fuel line at the injectors and cranked it and fuel is being delivered. I am wondering if the injectors are firing but I dont know how to check that ....any tips ? I assume that if the injectors where the issue it would show up on the scan.     wondering about key but as I dont have a spare I cant test that.....wondering if any of you have any experience with something like this. I believe I can rule out air leaks as I have said earlier i have taken it off and refitted it a few times and all is normal......should I get a priest?   Any opinions would be very gratefully received.   cheers
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 08, 2019, 09:02:29
We may as well put the rest of the  history here .

 :link: 2012 diesel drawing air into fuel system over night (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=54453.0)
 :link: I30 diesel fuel filter price......worth it ? (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=54525.0)
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 08, 2019, 12:02:32
The filter in it is an oem one as is the replacement
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 08, 2019, 23:38:47
wont be key.
 Fresh water, or water and mud?
Possible rail or HP pump pressure sensor has been contaminated. Remove and check. Clear by pumping fuel through rail with sensor removed.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 19, 2019, 00:34:37
Thanks for all the input I have been away and have not been able to look into the car until this morning. Had a mobile mechanic I know drop by with his scan tool to check for codes and he found c1260 and c1611. Could either of these faults immobilise the car from starting.
Power steering issues wondering if the cars computer stops it from starting as a safety measure.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 01:22:39
Thanks for all the input I have been away and have not been able to look into the car until this morning. Had a mobile mechanic I know drop by with his scan tool to check for codes and he found c1260 and c1611. Could either of these faults immobilise the car from starting.
Power steering issues wondering if the cars computer stops it from starting as a safety measure.
C1611 is comms between the EPS and ECM. Failsafe is vehicle speed set to 40KPH. Possible cuases it suggests bad harness, open or short cct or bad ECM. I guess a bad ECM  could mean no engine management.

C1260  steering angle sensor cct, not going to stop the car ESP lamp would be on.

were these codes current or history
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 19, 2019, 01:54:37
Thanks for all the input I have been away and have not been able to look into the car until this morning. Had a mobile mechanic I know drop by with his scan tool to check for codes and he found c1260 and c1611. Could either of these faults immobilise the car from starting.
Power steering issues wondering if the cars computer stops it from starting as a safety measure.
C1611 is comms between the EPS and ECM. Failsafe is vehicle speed set to 40KPH. Possible cuases it suggests bad harness, open or short cct or bad ECM. I guess a bad ECM  could mean no engine management.

C1260  steering angle sensor cct, not going to stop the car ESP lamp would be on.

were these codes current or history


I believe he cleared the codes then ran a test again and they where what remained. The car just cranks and doesn't fire , clutching at straws at the moment. I thought key immobiliser but he said it would leave a code. Fuel is good , crank angle sensor is working ....we tried to test the leads to the injectors with a test light and it seems there is no pulse going thru but he admitted that he hadn't had a lot of experience with Hyundai's apart from general services. His time was free as he was going to a job around the corner.   Giving me the s***ts tho apart from now its been reliable.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 19, 2019, 03:59:22
I dont see any clear relationship between the fuel problems and later non performance...

The steering codes occur if you get battery failure or 12v line dropout.

ESP etc is not going to stop the engine starting.

I tend to think bad connection from  or around the ECU

The ECU and Battery are  near the fuel filter. So that is a starting point.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 19, 2019, 04:24:50
I dont see any clear relationship between the fuel problems and later non performance...

The steering codes occur if you get battery failure or 12v line dropout.

ESP etc is not going to stop the engine starting.

I tend to think bad connection from  or around the ECU

The ECU and Battery are  near the fuel filter. So that is a stating point.

Yeah i figured it was a long shot the codes might show a reason why i only cranks. Afew weeks ago I had to replace the battery    so that may account for them. The fuel filter has 3 plugs into it one being the water contaminate alert. what are the other two.....im just wondering as you have to disturb them when changing filter...???
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 04:49:58
I dont see any clear relationship between the fuel problems and later non performance...

The steering codes occur if you get battery failure or 12v line dropout.

ESP etc is not going to stop the engine starting.

I tend to think bad connection from  or around the ECU

The ECU and Battery are  near the fuel filter. So that is a stating point.

Yeah i figured it was a long shot the codes might show a reason why i only cranks. Afew weeks ago I had to replace the battery    so that may account for them. The fuel filter has 3 plugs into it one being the water contaminate alert. what are the other two.....im just wondering as you have to disturb them when changing filter...???
Heat and fuel filter sensor
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 04:54:37

(https://i.ibb.co/ncwwryp/filter.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 19, 2019, 05:04:22

(https://i.ibb.co/ncwwryp/filter.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

Cheers didnt think it would be a cause ...thanks.

Anyone know a good mobile mechanic with Hyundai experience?.....Im in Everton Park and have run out of ideas
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 06:13:05
check your messages inbox
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 12:20:13
Revision for C1611, There appears to be the same code  for 2 different systems. Both are being reported

C1611 ABS ESP (stability program)= CAN timeout EMS






(https://i.ibb.co/FzwX2ng/c1611-1-ABS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/w4W7VYM)

(https://i.ibb.co/Khjxh7b/c1611-2-ABS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6wR0wbr)

(https://i.ibb.co/grWxqK0/c1611-3-ABS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qDgvqQH)



(https://i.ibb.co/fMpKTxW/c1611-4-ABS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WnydR2X)

(https://i.ibb.co/9cMcgn1/c1611-5-ABS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qp5pQ9T)

(https://i.ibb.co/9YRq3Dn/c1611-6-ABS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NYwLnvx)


C1611 EPS(steering) = CAN timeout EMS


(https://i.ibb.co/LJZc2hH/c1611-1-EPS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8d7fS4t)

(https://i.ibb.co/MSNkxJc/c1611-2-EPS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JtkjwSv)

(https://i.ibb.co/nRfVhqT/c1611-3-EPS.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

(https://i.ibb.co/LxMjbwb/c1611-4-EPS.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 12:58:19
ECM part number 391162A405

 :link: HYUNDAI I30 ECU ENGINE ECU, 1.6, DIESEL, P/N 391162A405, SEC SET (ECU/IMM/READER | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HYUNDAI-I30-ECU-ENGINE-ECU-1-6-DIESEL-P-N-391162A405-SEC-SET-ECU-IMM-READER/333354389988?hash=item4d9d7851e4:g:qaQAAOSwADVdnTCx&frcectupt=true)
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 13:00:47
EPS datalink connector M49


(https://i.ibb.co/CzcrjLr/datalink-M49.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

photo uploader (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 19, 2019, 13:04:40
And that means >>>>>>>????? lol
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 19, 2019, 13:05:41
Dont forget I need Hyundai's for dummies
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 13:12:14
Dont forget I need Hyundai's for dummies
The CAN is the communications link from other modules. Both the aBS and steering units are not reporting to the ECU. So you may have to confirm connectivity as per the fault finding . If the harness is ok, then it suggests swapping a known good ECU. Of course it's  not going to start like that but if the comms fault cleared(C1611) then that would mean the fault was the ECU. that may also lead to fixing the no start?
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 13:17:38
E47

can High data link ABS. That connector is in the vicinity of the fuel filter too. could that harness be damaged / shorted?


(https://i.ibb.co/wRMZv58/e47-ABS-HECU.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 19, 2019, 13:31:25
Ok I guess locating a good ecu is on the cards...starting to get to the point beyond my skill level
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 19, 2019, 13:33:59
I will check the condition of the harness tomorrow .... thanks for the research
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 13:37:06
Ok I guess locating a good ecu is on the cards...starting to get to the point beyond my skill level
Only need to borrow one to see if that C1611 clears, I don't think @nzenigma would have one from that late?
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 19, 2019, 21:28:40
Ok I guess locating a good ecu is on the cards...starting to get to the point beyond my skill level
Only need to borrow one to see if that C1611 clears, I don't think @nzenigma would have one from that late?

Not for the diesel only petrol.

Thinking on this over night, Im reluctant to ignore the water in fuel issue. Twice.!!!! 
Where did you get it? Could it be still there, or there again?
If it was a crap supplier did he also supply diesel bug?
In that case fuel sensors on rail and HP pump could be contaminated. = car will not start.
Also pick up in tank will be clogged

The codes related to steering  could simply be related to long periods of cranking. Have had that happen occasionally.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 22:20:22
Ok I guess locating a good ecu is on the cards...starting to get to the point beyond my skill level
Only need to borrow one to see if that C1611 clears, I don't think @nzenigma would have one from that late?

Not for the diesel only petrol.

Thinking on this over night, Im reluctant to ignore the water in fuel issue. Twice.!!!! 
Where did you get it? Could it be still there, or there again?
If it was a crap supplier did he also supply diesel bug?
In that case fuel sensors on rail and HP pump could be contaminated. = car will not start.
Also pick up in tank will be clogged

The codes related to steering  could simply be related to long periods of cranking. Have had that happen occasionally.
@nzenigma  I was just thinking , would there be any point removing the supply and return lines at the motor end and hooking up some clear tubing and then run diesel straight from a container? I have run diesel purge like that through one of mine.

WHich sensors are we talking about specifically?

Rail pressure is showing normal  25 - 30 Mpa so I think that sensor is ok, not sure about the pump.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 22:31:36
@nzenigma

This is a snapshot, O2 sensor temp caught my attention as weird

Glow is receiving voltage, and there is 0.3 ohms showing at the harness so that's looking fine


(https://i.ibb.co/hXvWb22/collective-snapshot.jpg)
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 19, 2019, 22:36:30
Ok I guess locating a good ecu is on the cards...starting to get to the point beyond my skill level
Only need to borrow one to see if that C1611 clears, I don't think @nzenigma would have one from that late?

Not for the diesel only petrol.

Thinking on this over night, Im reluctant to ignore the water in fuel issue. Twice.!!!! 
Where did you get it? Could it be still there, or there again?
If it was a crap supplier did he also supply diesel bug?
In that case fuel sensors on rail and HP pump could be contaminated. = car will not start.
Also pick up in tank will be clogged

The codes related to steering  could simply be related to long periods of cranking. Have had that happen occasionally.
@nzenigma  I was just thinking , would there be any point removing the supply and return lines at the motor end and hooking up some clear tubing and then run diesel straight from a container? I have run diesel purge like that through one of mine.

WHich sensors are we talking about specifically?

Rail pressure is showing normal  25 - 30 Mpa so I think that sensor is ok, not sure about the pump.

Sensor on the end of the rail. That should be the detection pressure which appears to be correct.
The other one is on to of the  pump.  Overall it seems you have pressure. If no fuel , no pressure, that is as long as all air is purged.

Assume you are dicking around with OP,s car.
I have Wils diesel in the workshop this morning if you want to get  comparative data.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 19, 2019, 22:41:10
O2 system has 'interesting' values that I would have to read up on again. But cant explain that, unless it is some generic value.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 19, 2019, 22:43:55
Sorry, just went back to original post, its an FD!!!!  :crazy1:

May have an ECU.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 19, 2019, 22:47:00
Sorry, just went back to original post, its an FD!!!!  :crazy1:

May have an ECU.

2009 and 2010 are somewhere in shed 2
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 23:01:47
Ok I guess locating a good ecu is on the cards...starting to get to the point beyond my skill level
Only need to borrow one to see if that C1611 clears, I don't think @nzenigma would have one from that late?

Not for the diesel only petrol.

Thinking on this over night, Im reluctant to ignore the water in fuel issue. Twice.!!!! 
Where did you get it? Could it be still there, or there again?
If it was a crap supplier did he also supply diesel bug?
In that case fuel sensors on rail and HP pump could be contaminated. = car will not start.
Also pick up in tank will be clogged

The codes related to steering  could simply be related to long periods of cranking. Have had that happen occasionally.
@nzenigma  I was just thinking , would there be any point removing the supply and return lines at the motor end and hooking up some clear tubing and then run diesel straight from a container? I have run diesel purge like that through one of mine.

WHich sensors are we talking about specifically?

Rail pressure is showing normal  25 - 30 Mpa so I think that sensor is ok, not sure about the pump.

Sensor on the end of the rail. That should be the detection pressure which appears to be correct.
The other one is on to of the  pump.  Overall it seems you have pressure. If no fuel , no pressure, that is as long as all air is purged.

Assume you are dicking around with OP,s car.
I have Wils diesel in the workshop this morning if you want to get  comparative data.
Unfortunately I can't today but I was planning to plug into one of mine and get a snap and answer to question is Yes. I'd like to test your theory on extended crank on one of mine and see if it generates  the same codes. What would be best/safest way to disable start? Remove fuel supply line?
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 23:05:10
Sorry, just went back to original post, its an FD!!!!  :crazy1:

May have an ECU.

2009 and 2010 are somewhere in shed 2
Has to be series 2, U2 motor.  part number already posted
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 19, 2019, 23:08:27
Ok I guess locating a good ecu is on the cards...starting to get to the point beyond my skill level
Only need to borrow one to see if that C1611 clears, I don't think @nzenigma would have one from that late?

Not for the diesel only petrol.

Thinking on this over night, Im reluctant to ignore the water in fuel issue. Twice.!!!! 
Where did you get it? Could it be still there, or there again?
If it was a crap supplier did he also supply diesel bug?
In that case fuel sensors on rail and HP pump could be contaminated. = car will not start.
Also pick up in tank will be clogged

The codes related to steering  could simply be related to long periods of cranking. Have had that happen occasionally.
@nzenigma  I was just thinking , would there be any point removing the supply and return lines at the motor end and hooking up some clear tubing and then run diesel straight from a container? I have run diesel purge like that through one of mine.

WHich sensors are we talking about specifically?

Rail pressure is showing normal  25 - 30 Mpa so I think that sensor is ok, not sure about the pump.

Sensor on the end of the rail. That should be the detection pressure which appears to be correct.
The other one is on to of the  pump.  Overall it seems you have pressure. If no fuel , no pressure, that is as long as all air is purged.

Assume you are dicking around with OP,s car.
I have Wils diesel in the workshop this morning if you want to get  comparative data.
Unfortunately I can't today but I was planning to plug into one of mine and get a snap and answer to question is Yes. I'd like to test your theory on extended crank on one of mine and see if it generates  the same codes. What would be best/safest way to disable start? Remove fuel supply line?

That or unplug sensor on fuel rail.

if you read previous, I now remember we are on an FD, so ECU should be available even though they are off the manual CRDI
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 23:10:36
Ok I guess locating a good ecu is on the cards...starting to get to the point beyond my skill level
Only need to borrow one to see if that C1611 clears, I don't think @nzenigma would have one from that late?

Not for the diesel only petrol.

Thinking on this over night, Im reluctant to ignore the water in fuel issue. Twice.!!!! 
Where did you get it? Could it be still there, or there again?
If it was a crap supplier did he also supply diesel bug?
In that case fuel sensors on rail and HP pump could be contaminated. = car will not start.
Also pick up in tank will be clogged

The codes related to steering  could simply be related to long periods of cranking. Have had that happen occasionally.
@nzenigma  I was just thinking , would there be any point removing the supply and return lines at the motor end and hooking up some clear tubing and then run diesel straight from a container? I have run diesel purge like that through one of mine.

WHich sensors are we talking about specifically?

Rail pressure is showing normal  25 - 30 Mpa so I think that sensor is ok, not sure about the pump.

Sensor on the end of the rail. That should be the detection pressure which appears to be correct.
The other one is on to of the  pump.  Overall it seems you have pressure. If no fuel , no pressure, that is as long as all air is purged.

Assume you are dicking around with OP,s car.
I have Wils diesel in the workshop this morning if you want to get  comparative data.
Unfortunately I can't today but I was planning to plug into one of mine and get a snap and answer to question is Yes. I'd like to test your theory on extended crank on one of mine and see if it generates  the same codes. What would be best/safest way to disable start? Remove fuel supply line?

That or unplug sensor on fuel rail.

if you read previous, I now remember we are on an FD, so ECU should be available even though they are off the manual CRDI
Was that a 2011 - 12 model?
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 19, 2019, 23:11:12
Sorry, just went back to original post, its an FD!!!!  :crazy1:

May have an ECU.

2009 and 2010 are somewhere in shed 2
Has to be series 2, U2 motor.  part number already posted

look up KMHDB81TLAU081149
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 19, 2019, 23:13:12
 ? / 2010 so may be out of luck
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 23:15:42
@nzenigma

DTC sheet, ignore the boost pressure

C1611 would clear, but always came back after a crank. You may be correct on extended crank, also batter was just about shot, I retried with jumpers and it still returned.


(https://i.ibb.co/wryLXc4/DTC-printout.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VpVNZwT)
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 23:19:18
KMHDB81TLAU081149
No good
   
391062A713, march 2010

 same as what i have. they have different pinouts to the U2
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 19, 2019, 23:21:52
KMHD251UMEU139255 check that one. GD 2014 possibly give better data / screenshots only. :winker:
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 19, 2019, 23:51:01
KMHD251UMEU139255
No

391122A901

Item needed 391162A405
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 20, 2019, 00:03:33
The data would be similar, cant do a swap with that one.

Our friend can call Mark tomorrow. He has a mobile team and has a full workshop nearby.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 20, 2019, 04:36:56
I disconnected the fuel line at the filter on mums taxi.  Darn engine started anyway with the residual in the pipe. anyway shut it off then retried and no start. Checked and no pressure generated.

repetitive cranking did not generate any codes on this one.

Target pressure set for start up was 24.5 Mpa
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: Dazzler on October 20, 2019, 04:37:58
@tw2005 and @nzenigma appreciate your ongoing attempts to help our members. Awesome!  :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 20, 2019, 10:15:07
 tw2005 and nzenigma I cant believe how much thought you two have put into my issue I appreciate it ..... I had a last minute family day today and have missed all the information shared ...many thanks to tw2005 for the time he spent yesterday he was generous with his time and good company. I will be sourcing a new sensor tomorrow and will get on the the mechanic suggested either in the afternoon or tuesday. The amount of knowledge and goodwill shown on the forum is gratefully received, thanks to both of you.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: The Gonz on October 20, 2019, 11:13:04
Yeah, they scrub up OK, those two.

ns
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 20, 2019, 21:23:04
tw2005 and nzenigma I cant believe how much thought you two have put into my issue I appreciate it ..... I had a last minute family day today and have missed all the information shared ...many thanks to tw2005 for the time he spent yesterday he was generous with his time and good company. I will be sourcing a new sensor tomorrow and will get on the the mechanic suggested either in the afternoon or tuesday. The amount of knowledge and goodwill shown on the forum is gratefully received, thanks to both of you.

Thanks for the thanks mate  :goodjob2:. Ive been snowed under with appointed tasks  :rolleyes: :whistler:here in Highvale.  Fortunately, the PM route was a useful tool. I'll check in with Mark during the week. Hope its simple. My guess it IS just 'finger trouble".
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 21, 2019, 07:10:13
'finger trouble"??? not sure Im get what you mean mate. And your welcome regards the thanks. I have one more idea before I call the mobile guy you recommended, will know by tomorrow. I drew fresh diesel from a seperate  tank this afternoon and got the faintest hint of a fire. Will keep everyone posted, have a good night .
Dave
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 21, 2019, 08:40:23
'finger trouble"???
'finger trouble"???  is a term we useful tradesmen and cavalier DIYers used in the electronics and engineering trade etc. That was in a bygone time. :blubber:
Its something that you have done or missed that is causing the trouble.  So, you mentally and physically go back over everything you have done, until you find the missing link. It seems to be IS a lost art. :crazy1:

"I drew fresh diesel from a separate  tank this afternoon and got the faintest hint of a fire."  That is the art of fingering  :mrgreen: :goodjob:
Makes me more confident about the ECU, and ever more suspicious about your fuel and fuel supply.

By the way, not sending you to some tosspot, Mark builds race motors, he is very tech savvy and fair on pricing. Cheers Gary
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 21, 2019, 09:28:02
Ok I get it ....hopefully my finger trouble efforts may bare fruit tomorrow....hopefully.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 22, 2019, 08:40:13
HAZAAR! I have a car that runs at last.   Yesterday I got a stumble when I cranked it after drawing fresh diesel from a seperate container and that got me thinking its got to be fuel related. I raced off to a wrecker or two found a diesel I30 that still had the complete fuel filter housing and filter attached to the firewall, bought it and this morning I swapped mine over for it.  After getting it primed it cranked like it had before then it stumbled and I primed it again cranked it and it stumbles again and i thought "Im on to something here" I found some Start ya Bastard and gave it a spray and low and behold after some hesitation and more priming it started!  I drove it around for half an hour stopped it and started it twice and all seems ok. I must be the filter housing drawing in air but its still strange that it stopped dead 2 weeks ago after only being parked for less than 10 minutes. I have owned a far few diesel 4wd's in my time and I have never had an issue changing fuel filters and after pulling it off and refitting it I can only assume there is something wrong with the housing itself or the fuel lines feeding it causing an air leak, and a serious one.
I parked it for four hours came back tonight and it started first kick so hopefully Im good.....will see after it sits all night. At least I know its not an ECU or Injector issue...that would have been financially painful at the moment.
Anyway thanks all for your help its been very appreciated , especially tw2005 and nzenigma.
BLOODY CARS !!! lol thanks everyone will post and update in a couple of days.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 22, 2019, 08:55:23
Ripper Dave  :goodjob:

Gerard gave me the good news   :phone1: :phone1: :phone1: :phone1: :phone1: en-route to the Sunny Coast.,. Great :goodjob:

My gut feeling and the finger told me it remained a fuel problem. But had ignored the filter housing because that has only been an immediate problem (passed on by a few members).

Brilliant outcome achieved by you and Gerard   :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

Best Gary
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 22, 2019, 12:54:05
Cheers mate
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: sundiz on October 22, 2019, 14:27:17
There has been few reported cases here, where the fuel filter housing has been broken. I talked to one service manager some time ago and he told me that when they inspected one broken unit, they found out that the fuel heater element had cracked and it sucked air from the outside causing issues.
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: nzenigma on October 22, 2019, 20:49:49
There has been few reported cases here, where the fuel filter housing has been broken. I talked to one service manager some time ago and he told me that when they inspected one broken unit, they found out that the fuel heater element had cracked and it sucked air from the outside causing issues.

Thanks sundiz. The fault is now embedded in my memory bank.  :goodjob2:
I read your above comment, then looked to the left and thought a cracked element is the least of this guy's problems.  keep that snow shovel handy.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: tw2005 on October 22, 2019, 21:12:56
There has been few reported cases here, where the fuel filter housing has been broken. I talked to one service manager some time ago and he told me that when they inspected one broken unit, they found out that the fuel heater element had cracked and it sucked air from the outside causing issues.
True, It's something I mentioned to Dave that I'd heard of cracked housings and also when the old man had his they reckoned his was sucking air. What's some what weird is I primed that cct and it built pressure, and again whilst we cranked and still no life.  There must have been enough air bubbles to affect it.  I think removing the lines and subbing with clear tubing may have been interesting to see.

Top job Dave sticking with it though but also an excellent case study to learn from :goodjob2:
Title: Re: I 30 FD diesel wont start.
Post by: artrix on October 22, 2019, 23:28:21
There has been few reported cases here, where the fuel filter housing has been broken. I talked to one service manager some time ago and he told me that when they inspected one broken unit, they found out that the fuel heater element had cracked and it sucked air from the outside causing issues.
True, It's something I mentioned to Dave that I'd heard of cracked housings and also when the old man had his they reckoned his was sucking air. What's some what weird is I primed that cct and it built pressure, and again whilst we cranked and still no life.  There must have been enough air bubbles to affect it.  I think removing the lines and subbing with clear tubing may have been interesting to see.

Top job Dave sticking with it though but also an excellent case study to learn from :goodjob2:

Thanks Gerard
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