Ford Mondeo engine
Variant: 1.8 zetec
Model Year: 2000
Categories:
Engine & Drivetrain
the engine is shaking which is making the whole car shake, we have changed spark plugs, egnition coil, and one of the sensors
we have had a look at it and we think the car may be running on only 2 cylinders how can we get it to work on all 4
we have had a look at it and we think the car may be running on only 2 cylinders how can we get it to work on all 4
Posted: Nov 2, 2008 (16 years ago)
If the sparks have been changed it should be running on 4.
Did you test the new sparks? Ie plug the ht lead on them, dont screw them in but hold them against the chassis and see if they spark when you turn it over?
If not the sparks it could be the coil, which can be replaced, or even the distributor?
Whip of the distributor cap (mark where it was positioned otherwise it will be out of tune) Check it for corrosion etc check the contacts aren't worn, give it a clean with electrical contact cleaner (aerosol can) If thats good move onto the coil, maybe its a bit naff.
Failing that, probs somthing a bit more serious maybe?
Did you test the new sparks? Ie plug the ht lead on them, dont screw them in but hold them against the chassis and see if they spark when you turn it over?
If not the sparks it could be the coil, which can be replaced, or even the distributor?
Whip of the distributor cap (mark where it was positioned otherwise it will be out of tune) Check it for corrosion etc check the contacts aren't worn, give it a clean with electrical contact cleaner (aerosol can) If thats good move onto the coil, maybe its a bit naff.
Failing that, probs somthing a bit more serious maybe?
Posted Nov 4, 2008 (16 years ago)
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