Ford Fiesta intermitant starting fault

Car: Ford Fiesta
Variant: 1.25 Zetec
Model Year: 1999

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

Hi everyone,

Ive got a starting problem with my GF's Fiesta. Sometimes it starts, sometimes it wont. Ive tried jump starting but this had no effect and all the car electrics work perfectly so this makes me think it isnt the battery.

Upon turning the ignition the car turns over but wont fire. The next day when i try and start the car it'll start first time without any problems.

The car is also revving right up when the clutch is depressed eg at traffic lights. Is this connected or does the throttle body just need cleaned ?

Any help would be greatly appreciated as i need the car back ont he road as soon as poss.

Posted: May 19, 2009 (15 years ago)

nc1980

Points: 3

check the plugs, and running fault will be idle valve or mass air flow sensor

Posted May 19, 2009 (15 years ago)

mastertech

Points: 223

Ive changed the plugs and leads this morning asnd it still wont start. Ive been trying to check resistance of the windings of the coil pack but i cant work out where to test from?

If it isnt the coils pack im at an absolute loss????

Posted May 20, 2009 (15 years ago)

nc1980

Points: 3

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