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magnuz · Apr 24th, 2022, 13:55

I know which wire you mean as mine has one, but not really sure what it's for. I can only think that it may just be some kind of ground connection to prevent static build up on the metal filter ? What ever it's for it doesn't appear to affect the running of the car when it's not connected ?
As for the securing/ mounting band, i just replaced mine with a large jubilee clip.I did try cable ties, but the filter may be too heavy when full of fuel, as the they kept breaking after a while. I have though secured the wire with a cable tie of it's own .

The starting issue, can sometimes be caused by the fuel pressure regulator not retaining enough fuel in the fuel rail when engine has been turned off for a while, therefore needing a bit of time for the pump to pressurise it again. Try turning on the ignition & waiting a few seconds for the pump to build up pressure before starting it. This could point towards a FPR problem, if it starts quicker ?

Apr 24th, 2022, 13:55	#2
magnuz Ancient Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 20:31 Join Date: May 2012 Location: chesterfield	I know which wire you mean as mine has one, but not really sure what it's for. I can only think that it may just be some kind of ground connection to prevent static build up on the metal filter ? What ever it's for it doesn't appear to affect the running of the car when it's not connected ? As for the securing/ mounting band, i just replaced mine with a large jubilee clip.I did try cable ties, but the filter may be too heavy when full of fuel, as the they kept breaking after a while. I have though secured the wire with a cable tie of it's own . The starting issue, can sometimes be caused by the fuel pressure regulator not retaining enough fuel in the fuel rail when engine has been turned off for a while, therefore needing a bit of time for the pump to pressurise it again. Try turning on the ignition & waiting a few seconds for the pump to build up pressure before starting it. This could point towards a FPR problem, if it starts quicker ? Last edited by magnuz; Apr 24th, 2022 at 14:07.