Just a quick one, 2003 Fiesta starting issues

[andymc]

Hi all,
posting for a pal, 2003 fiesta 1.4 petrol is turning and not firing, he'd ran the fuel right down so I suggested sticking a few quid in and taking for a run, we bumped it to start it, it ran fine and started ok and was left overnight where it again failed to fire, we bumped it and it started, I have suggested sticking a new fuel filter on, it is not throwing any engine lights on, am i missing something, he had previously topped his engine oil but I think this will have no bearing

thanks

Andy

[andymc]

you think the battery? its turning and feels strong

[andymc]

Spangles said:

Probably the fuel pump, lift the rear seat up to see if you can hear it priming with the ignition on. The pump part can be replaced for £30, a lot cheaper than the whole unit. You can either drop the tank or cut a hole under the seat base, one of those options is a lot easier on an 11 year old car.

thanks but how would it bump with a faulty pump?