Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1.8 diesel starting problem

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Mon 24 Mar 2008 16:05
1997 1.8 diesel starting problem - giggles57380
Hi my ford has been left for a while, and now won't start. I have changed the battery and have the starter motor looked at and reconditioned, but none of that has worked.
Does anyone know if there is anything else I can try???

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 25/03/2008 at 00:28

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Mon 24 Mar 2008 16:27
Ford Fiesta 1.8 diesel starting problem - Screwloose

Well, the year and a full description of what's happening when you turn the key would be a good place to begin....
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Mon 24 Mar 2008 23:19
Ford Fiesta 1.8 diesel starting problem 1997 - giggles57380
Its a 1997 {now added - DD}, when i turn over the engine there doesn't seem to be enough power there as though the battery is flat

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 25/03/2008 at 00:30

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Mon 24 Mar 2008 23:45
Ford Fiesta 1.8 diesel starting problem 1997 - Screwloose


Does the engine turn at all? Is the new battery also flat? Are any of the battery cable terminals getting warm.
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