Dodgy throttle position sensor matey. You need to buy and fit a new accelerator pedal assembly from Ford. Around £65 and a ten minute job to change. 3 10mm nuts hold pedal to the car. You'll find it easier to use a deep socket. Remove these, the pedal lifts out. Disconnect the multi plug. 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 Typical start up process in sub-zero temperatures. Takes several attempts to start (making a lot of smoke in the process, not caught in the video). Once st Stoney871. The red cog light usually indicates a powertrain fault. I'd get the mechanic to check the O2 sensor and the battery/alternator voltage as sometimes a low voltage can mess up the power control module (PCM) It can also indicate a restriction in the Cat or EGR. 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 Not only has the crank speed increased from 194 rpm to 291 rpm, but the current required (211 amps against 165 amps “average”) to achieve this increase means that more energy is available for other vehicle systems. The signal on the new starter capture is a lot cleaner too. A code reader, Ford just makes crappy cars, and they will sign you up knowing the cars are problems, the Ford Focus in particular. Constant problems, at the dealership get repairs, and the car will in the middle of an intersection will stop, I was in heavy traffic on the 15 Fwy traveling north dangerous traffic car just stopped, you can be The recommendation is to have the EOLYS topped up every 3 years rather than the whole DPF replaced IIRC. Mine went because the previous owner hadn't had it done and it had run out. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Ford Focus Club ; Focus 1.8 Tdci Starting Issue Focus 1.8 Tdci Starting Issue. By Rnc200, August 4 Refuelling problems. Tangerine · Started 2 hours ago. 0. ccHj.

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