TDCi mondeo hitting limp mode over 3k rpm

[Upatdawn]

The OP says its a 2002 Tdci, which the F-super can do most except read injector codes, it takes the codes OK, just doesnt read them back, but it reads and clears DTC's (error codes)

for £80 the better Fordiag can be had

a 2002 could have a vacuum actuator and not the £200 electronic version

Edited by Upatdawn on Friday 29th November 14:14

[andy-xr]

It would need to be a very very early TDCi, a lot were still TDDIs btw

[Upatdawn]

andy-xr said:

It would need to be a very very early TDCi, a lot were still TDDIs btw

46 2002 TDci MK3's for sale on Ebay...

[Upatdawn]

Mr Muscle will clear out a VGT in 20 minutes.....once you modify the turbo housing

did mine and it was fine

http://www.talkford.com/topic/215546-turbo-housing...

[kingb]

I have just had this on my Mondeo - its a 56 plate but exactly the same complaint.

took it to a diesel specialist who got injector fault codes. they did blow off tests and i ended up needing all 4 injectors refurbished - £600 all in with testing and fitting etc

the guy explained that it was either very dodgy fuel (unlikely) but more likely that a bearing in the injector pump was breaking down and dropping bits of crap into the system and injectors

Now mine if fixed though it pulls perfectly and is like a new car - better MPG too!

[Upatdawn]

A faulty EGR can cause it - it can be blanked for £3 - injectors can be leak-off tested in situ with a DIY kit but the codes need reading, the EGR may not throw up a DTC

it could be a cam or crank sensor (£15 each)

it could just need a new fuel filter, get a Bosch/Mahle/Delphi for a bit extra £££

[eltax91]

Cheers chaps

Once I get my BlueTooth OBD reader back of my "mate" then I will scan the codes and see what it pops up.

[Upatdawn]

eltax91 said:

Cheers chaps

Once I get my BlueTooth OBD reader back of my "mate" then I will scan the codes and see what it pops up.

Talkford is a mine of information

BTW, if it IS a P132Bfined DTC, and you have the electronic (black box) actuator you can part the arm and try the car with the arm "halfway"

check back with the errors (if any)

[Upatdawn]

Reading this again, and with a 2002 mondeo Tdci worth about £600-£1000 in MINT condition/low mileage and being a ghia, the OP would need to get it for beer money

or break it, a turbo is worth £150-£250, an electronic actuator £100+ alloys? body parts, etc, etc