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Where is the fuel filter located on a CDTI?

Where is the fuel filter located on a CDTI?

1 torx screwdriver to fit the bolt in the top of the filter housing. One note here – you will be handling diesel fuel here, so you want to be prepared for spills! The fuel filter is bolted to the bulkhead at the back top of the engine bay, and is almost central.

How does a Vauxhall diesel particulate filter work?

The diesel particulate filter system in your Vauxhall filters harmful soot particles out of exhaust gases. It includes a self-cleaning function that runs automatically during driving when the filter needs cleaning. This can take up to 25 minutes and fuel consumption may be higher during this time.

Does the Astra 1.7cdti have a fuel pump ECU?

They also say the fuel pump is coded to the Engine ECU and the Ignition Key so will have to be recoded. Does the Astra 1.7CDTi have a fuel pump ECU as well as an Engine ECU ? I think… The cold weather has caused some waxing in the fuel and has clogged up the fuel filter (it was old and dirty). Or there is a fuse blown somewhere.

Where is the fuel filter on an Astra?

The fuel filter is bolted to the bulkhead at the back top of the engine bay, and is almost central. It has two fuel lines going in from the right, and an electrical connection coming into to the left.

What causes fuel flow problem in Vauxhall 1.7 CTDI?

You can get a failed solder in the EDU (not the engine ECU on the top of the engine but another computer down the back, next to the fuel pump) that can cause fuel flow problems. – tends to be a bit more working / completely dead than rough running though.

How to replace the fuel filter on a Vauxhall Corsa?

Replacing the fuel filter is very simple on the Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1.3 CDTI. Also known as Opel Corsa. Type your car reg. in the blue box on the left. In the box below type “Fuel Filter” and choose the brand that you prefer. Loading…

Is there a fuel pump in the 1.7 Astra?

I note that the 1.7 Astra does not have a fuel pump in the tank as the 1.3 and 1.9 do. If so surely there is no way the high pressure pump in the engine will drag fuel up form the tank. Dont know what to do really… do I need to bleed the air out of the system some how? Has anyone ever had this probelm before? All help much appreciated!

Can a Vauxhall 1.7 CTDI diesel be repaired?

Its common for them to fail but a straightforward refurbishment – you should be able to remove the EDU yourself and post it off for exchange /repair for about £40. It is very primitive in the instrument dept. and doesn’t have any digital readout type thingys.

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Ruth Doyle