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

[pixelatedJH]

Had the same problem, 1.6 Fiesta, no fault codes/not starting - I think it was down to water leaking through the washer jets on to the airbox and then the HT leads/spark plugs, I changed the plugs and packed up the jets with sealant, left it to dry and now it runs fine - you might also have to change the HT leads, though.

[73mark]

Muti meter test battery make sure it's got a good charge. Check plugs are good.

[andymc]

you think the battery? its turning and feels strong

[73mark]

The reason I say this is my own felt strong,but one cell had gone replaced battery fired right up.

[Spangles]

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.

[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?

[Welshwonder]

Why did you have to bump start it after putting fuel in initially?

[bristolracer]

Coil pack went on ours

Otherwise nice little motor, wife still misses it.

[Jimmyarm]

Welshwonder said:

Why did you have to bump start it after putting fuel in initially?

This and when you say ran it right down, as in completely run out ?

[McWigglebum4th]

You stuck a few quid in it

It is just under the suction

You bump start it

Fuel sloshes around

You get suction and off it trots


Stick a tenner in it you tight git