(T) fiat punto van not starting fuel?

im having problems with my fiat ,first it stopped as i was going along suppected low fuel although 6 pounds worth in at the time,now it will not start changed the fuel filter but no fuel seems to be getting to this it starts for a 30 seconds then shuts off,do i need to bleed the system and how do i do this?

Having trouble with my fuel pump how can you tell its working ,anyone know where the fuses and relays are so i can check these it starts for about 30 seconds then cuts off like theres no diesel getting to the engine,how do you remove it to see if its clogged up with muck and clean it anyone can you help please.

What year/model is it? Need more info.

its a 1999 t reg 1.7 turbo diesel

hmmm if it does actually start and run before it stops then there must be fuel getting through. i assume the engine managment light is not comming on >?

no lights are coming on no how can i test the fuel pump and could you tell me where the fuses are to the pump thanks

if you turn the ignition to position number 2, you should hear a quiet whirring/buzzing noise for 2 seconds which is your fuel pump activating.

if you can hear it it'll at least tell you it's not an electrical problem, but you could still have fuel line blockage or the pump could still be defective.

I'd also check your injectors. Loose/worn cables, buildup on the injector head obvious signs of damage.

People always recommend using an additive into your fuel tank to clear fuel line blockage problems, can get sommit from Halfords apparently costs ~£5 and clears out your fuel lines.

can you help ,how do i remove the injectors to check if they are blocked up and whats the best way to clean them ?

the only info I have is for a Punto car but:

from the haynes manual:

- disconnect battery negative terminal
- remove air cleaner assembly (take off air filter if it's in the way)
- depressurise fuel line (there's a whole section on this, but basically on the right hand side of the fuel rail there should be a valve, use a rag to cover it and release the valve to relieve the pressure be careful as there will still be fuel present in the line dont blow yourself up with cigarettes)
- disconnect the fuel supply pipe at the quick-release connector in the centre of the fuel rail
- disconnect the wiring connectors at the fuel injectors. Release the injector wiring harness from the retaining clips on the fuel rail and move the harness to one side
- unscrew two bolts securing the fuel rail assembly to the inlet manifold then carefully remove the injectors from their manifold locations.
Remove the assembly from the engine and remove the injector lower o-ring seals.
- the injectors can be removed individually from the fuel rail by extracting the relevant metal clip and easing the injector out of the rail. Remove the injector upper o-ring seals.

You can then visibly inspect them, they should be bright and clean this is a sign of fuel going through not dull or blocked with dirt or debris. If they're seemingly knackered, you can just put in a replacement injector from a scrappie. You can also do a multimeter check to see if the resistance across the injector matches its specifications (which is useless to you unless you know the spec doesnt appear to be in haynes but I'll keep my eye open for it, probably isnt right for your injectors anyway) Check your plugs and wiring on each injector.

It's not as complicated as it seems, the rail basically comes off and then you can whip them out and inspect them.

When I had this problem before, it turned out to be the electrical plug on the fuel pump, the car would fire initially then cut out inexplicably. If it was one of your injectors you'd likely find that if the car would run (if at all) albeit not smoothly. Examine your lines for leakage, if you ran empty you may have burnt out the pump.

I dont know much specifically about fiats, so I cant really help you with the location of things. Though the pump is generally located close to the tank at the rear to mid section of the vehicle.