Hi everyone i serviced my 56 plate tdci 1.8 focus yesterday and now the car wont start :( I know the problem is the fuel filter, I didnt add any extra diesel when i changed the filter and now there is air in the fuel lines, My question is how will i get it out? Any help will be appreiciated thanks Adam Ford Model: MK2 Focus 1.8 TDCi Ghia (Saloon) Ford Year: 2005 UK/Ireland Location: Yorkshire Share; Ford Mondeo 1.8TDCI starting problem (HELP) Came to start my car to go for lunch, it started moved about 3 feet in reverse and it cut out and won't start again. 2007 Focus 1.8 TDCI. 89K . Just had a full service 3 days ago and got a full tank of Shell diesel. 688 posts · Joined 2003. #3 · Oct 22, 2007. Yes, due to the CKP getting its signal from the flywheel, and also the backlash associated with a faulty DMF transferring through to the front of the engine ie drive belts, I'd say it was causing most, of not all of your concerns. N. njos Discussion starter. I have got an intermittent starting problem with my car. Sometimes when I turn the key the solenoid will engage on the starter but the engine doesn't turn over. Usually when this happens it doesn't matter how many times I turn the key the car won't start, however sometimes after 10 or so attempts Sep 13, 2016. #10. Check the turbo pipes for a split, especially the one on top of the engine.failure of the turbo pipes is very common on this model. You will get lots of black smoke and reduced power. I can't see a problem with the glow plugs causing this fault. S2yc4. I have a 2009 1.8TDCi Focus Zetec. Upon checking the engine bay I noticed a badly burnt wire and connector. The car runs as it should when cold, when it gets up to temperature it stutters and large loss of power after 2200rpm. Also a larger than normal cloud of smoke puffs out of the exhaust when it is stuttering. 61 posts · Joined 2007. #1 · Mar 11, 2014. A couple of times I have my 2007 1.8 TDCi show Engine Malfunction, and go into limp home mode. Both times I've been able to reset it by stopping and starting the engine. It's done 141k and is 6.5 years old. Its in the main dealer today, and I asked them to determine what was causing the fault to come hi there guys. i am having problems with my focus mk1 1.8 tdci 2004. When i start the car there is alot of white smoke which comes out of the exhaust and the car is only running on 3 cylinders. i have to keep my foot on the accelerator for the engine t keep running otherwise the engine will cut out. Once the smoke has cleared the car runs okish. Hi guys I need some help with my 1.8 TDCi The car starts pretty well most of the time and goes well too. The problem is that when I start it to move it a short distance and then stop it , the next time I want to start it it will not start without a lot of messing about , it takes about ten attemp I have a problem with my ford focus 54 plate 1.8 tdci . engine cuts out at anytime , will start again moments later it runs badly , glow plug light flashes and rev counter needle flicks everywhere . w … Hi all, I'm encountering Hard Brake problems with my Ford Focus mk2 1.8TDCI 2006, the problem started after having some pads replaced, as it was very difficult in applying the brakes and at first I could manage reving the engine to restore a bit of vacuum? but now after replacing first the Vacuum Pump, and now master cylinder could it actually been the Servo all along as apparently they are

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