Ford Fiesta poor starting in the mornings
Variant: 1.4 tdci turbo diesel 5 door ghia
Model Year: 2004
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
hi when trying to start the car in the mornings the engine will turn over for about 4 secs then stops turning over.
the glow plug light sometimes glows sometimes it dont show ie light up.
if the car does start ok and you drive for about 5mins then stop for a short while it will turn over then stop turning over after 4 secs. if you keep it running for more then 5 mins until it starts to warm up then stop it its ok for the rest of the day.
the starting in the mornings is allways the same. ie turn on ign wait for all lights to go out but not glowplug light then turn key engine will turn over for 4 secs then stop .
you have to turn off ign and try again and hopefully it will start but not allways.
you have to keep trying until it will fire up. any idels what problem is note new glow plugs have been fitted.
the glow plug light sometimes glows sometimes it dont show ie light up.
if the car does start ok and you drive for about 5mins then stop for a short while it will turn over then stop turning over after 4 secs. if you keep it running for more then 5 mins until it starts to warm up then stop it its ok for the rest of the day.
the starting in the mornings is allways the same. ie turn on ign wait for all lights to go out but not glowplug light then turn key engine will turn over for 4 secs then stop .
you have to turn off ign and try again and hopefully it will start but not allways.
you have to keep trying until it will fire up. any idels what problem is note new glow plugs have been fitted.
Posted: Apr 1, 2010 (14 years ago)
could be glow plug relay switch.
Posted Apr 3, 2010 (14 years ago)
you may find that replacing the glow plugs will do a world of good and replace the relay at the same time and check the diesel spill of pipes to if unsure replace to as only cost about £4 from motor factors
Posted Apr 4, 2010 (14 years ago)
sounds like starter motor at fault...pulling too much current..
Posted Apr 6, 2010 (14 years ago)
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