What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Ford C-MAX 1.8 TDCI cutting out
Our 2009 Ford C-MAX 1.8 TDCI cut out last week. All power failed and the engine malfunction light was on. After switching the car on and off, it restarted. The car has been to our local garage, but they couldn't find any fault codes. Any idea what could be wrong?
Asked on 21 July 2016 by Darren randle
Answered by
Honest John
What seems to happen is that either moisture gets into one of the multipin ECU connectors or corrosion occurs in there. Separating the connector, drying it out, re-connecting it and sealing it usually solves the problem.
Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.
The Good Garage Guide
Our Fuel Cost Calculator shows you which will be the best choice for you.
Compare the running costs of petrol, diesel and electric cars to make the right choice for you.
Similar questions
My Citroen C3 Picasso has completed 47,000 miles without anything major going wrong. But now I have a dashboard warning light saying "SERVICE" and a message which says "Engine Fault, Repair Needed".
Just...
I have a BMW 320d diesel coupe. It is a 2010 model, can you tell me if it has a chain or belt?
What are the most common faults on a used 2010 BMW 3 Series 320d? I am thinking of buying one and would value your opinion on this model.
Related models
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
