Thought that this issue would have happened to somebody on here but couldn't locate the same actual fault I had which was car just cut out whilst driving and would not restart.
No engine management light or fault codes so had to be fuel delivery related.
I have had a similar issue a couple of years ago with intermittent no start (engine cranks but does not fire). Located issue to a faulty connection inside the fuel pump assembly whereby connections looked OK, but plastic surround was darkened in colour where the connection went through the top indicating heat. I simply replaced the spade connector with a new one and not had the same issue since.
The latest issue was due to the fuel pipe push fit connector had come away from its connection to the internal filter. These 9.49mm push fit connectors are standard fittings on most cars made by Araymond so are easily available on Amazon.
The new connector gives a satisfying clunk as its pushed on and will not pull off unless the release tabs are pinched each side.
Whilst off, I dismantled the filter assy and cleaned with fresh fuel. Fuel was black at first and the filter contained some sediment as shown in the filter paper.
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For clarity on the diagnosis, this is how I determined it was the fuel pump.
1. Check rev counter needle is lifting off its stop (50-100rpm) during start. If it is then this eliminates the crank sensor.
2. Using a DVM check fuse D1 (fuel pump and Fuel relay) has +10V or more during start.
3. Eliminate possible relay failure by removing the car battery and its tray to locate the fuel pump connector. Using a DVM across the thicker Brown and Green wires measure the voltage during start. You will need jump leads to connect your removed car battery to the terminals ensuring the positive + lead is covered up to prevent possible contact with the car.
4. If you get a reading of greater that +10V then relay is OK.
5. Using an external fused power source hard wire the two outer connections to the fuel pump observing polarity. Do you hear the pump start ? In my case I did. If you dont then you have a dead pump.
6. Slowly disconnect the fuel pipe release connectors by pinching in the tabs on the outside. The output is the lower pipe. Have a rag handy to catch any fuel and connect two lengths of fuel pipe into a spare fuel can.
7. Ensuring there is no petrol spillage near your connections, apply power again to the pump. Does any fuel come out when the pump is running ? In my case there wasn't.
8. Remove pump assy and check for badly secured pipes.
