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Ford Focus - Slow starting, 1.6 petrol - gedi mk2

Hi,

Having slight problems with car when starting from cold.

It has always started to date but is very sluggish. Ok once warm!

Was possibly thinking fuel filter, but is a petrol so not sure if this would be cause.

Any ideas or advice welcome as i'd like to fix myself if possible!

Cheers

Ford Focus - Slow starting, 1.6 petrol - Oli rag

Get your battery checked first, that's probably the cause.

Ford Focus - Slow starting, 1.6 petrol - gedi mk2

brand new battery.

should have mentioned fuel is burning really rich too

Ford Focus - Slow starting, 1.6 petrol - Collos25

Starter motor or alternator maybe.Is it turning over fast enough and not starting or is it labouring to turn over?.

Edited by Collos25 on 23/02/2014 at 08:36