Ford Mondeo Mk1 1994 Petrol 1.8 - Ford Mondeo Mk1 Problem Starting

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Tue 20 May 2014 10:14
Ford Mondeo Mk1 1994 Petrol 1.8 - Ford Mondeo Mk1 Problem Starting - Neik
I have a 1994 Ford Mondeo Mk1 1.8 Petrol. Recently it has become
difficult to start. Previously it would start on the first turn of the
engine. Now it requires 2-5 bursts of starter. Sometimes it will catch
and immediately die. Once it has started it's generally ok, except I
have had once case of it dying whilst idling within 5 minutes of
starting. I also had a couple of cases of it dying whilst driving. The
problem can occur with a cold or hot start.

Also, the fuel consumption has worsened from around 36mpg to 32.5mpg.

I have new plugs, air filter and O2 sensor. There are no fault codes
found with either KOEO or KOER tests. It can also perform a Cylinder
Balance test perfectly. The fuel pump runs for a few seconds when
the ignition is turned on, and the immobiliser light goes out after
6 seconds.

I understand this has an Idle Speed Control Valve and an Idle-increase
Solenoid Valve. I wonder if they may be at fault. But I would have hoped
that a fault code would be logged. The engine also idles perfectly
during running.
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Tue 20 May 2014 15:13
Ford Mondeo Mk1 1994 Petrol 1.8 - Ford Mondeo Mk1 Problem Starting - elekie&a/c doctor

Is the engine filled with the correct grade oil?.Is the battery good?There is only one idle control valve on these,located below the inlet manifold ,by the starter motor.It may need cleaning,but access is not very easy.hth

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