Mondeo 130 TDCi dead...again
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This is the second car I've run, and both developed the same fault at the same mileage.
Won't start and glowpug warning light flashes.
Ford did a five minute 'reset' last time. Nor covered under warranty, deemed to be an 'adjustment', but cost about £65.
Anybody else had this problem..?
Won't start and glowpug warning light flashes.
Ford did a five minute 'reset' last time. Nor covered under warranty, deemed to be an 'adjustment', but cost about £65.
Anybody else had this problem..?
The ex had problems with her's and they reprogrammed the injectors and updated the software , so disconnecting the battery for 5 mins is an adjustment and chargeable ? theiving chimps .
they should have checked for faults with the WDS .
they should have checked for faults with the WDS .
Edited by DennisTheMenace on Monday 23 October 11:30
funny you say that, my Focus TDCI (54 plate) has done exactly that! RAC found the fault code that could be causing it (P2623) Injectgor Ctrl pressure regulator circ/open. the car could be made to start but would then cut out. but mostly refused to start. the glow plug light kept on flashing while doing 75mph on the motorway! and suddenly the car dies.. not a nice feeling!
I've got a 53 plate 1.8TDCi 115 Focus that kept cutting out at various speeds. It would lose power, the glow plugs would flash and it would then refuse to restart for about 10 minutes. It did it for 1 in 10 journeys.
A local diesel specialist found a Cam position sensor fault which kept cutting the fuel. It's quite common (and frustrating) but now appears to work ok.
A local diesel specialist found a Cam position sensor fault which kept cutting the fuel. It's quite common (and frustrating) but now appears to work ok.
No, haven't had time to get it in...and forgot this time. Doh..
It's really gone to the back of my mind because it's duff, compared to the Tomtom.
Was nice as a backup unit but, if the dealer has to send it back to the factory, I lose the aircon controls with it...!
Will get it in to check the two items you suggested before warranty expires.
It's really gone to the back of my mind because it's duff, compared to the Tomtom.
Was nice as a backup unit but, if the dealer has to send it back to the factory, I lose the aircon controls with it...!
Will get it in to check the two items you suggested before warranty expires.
My 80k mile 130 was pretty reliable until recently (excluding broken rear subframe - common) when the turbo inlet hose split. Made a racket but still went. £28 for a new rubber hose. I thought these were cheap to maintain! Ford wanted £65 to investigate, then labour/parts on top. Bet it would have needed a new turbo if they'd been given the chance.
DennisTheMenace said:
On the mondeo the injectors loose the plot and need to be reprogrammed into the system , i had a fuel pump die on mine but i put that down to the tuning box i had on the car , focus hp pumps some times die around the 60k mark for no reason.
Programming. I daren't drive the thing now! Bring back petrol motors and carbs. I understood those......
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