Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 05 1.4 starting probs - diesel.

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Tue 26 Jan 2010 13:59
05 1.4 starting probs - diesel. - amyamandaallen
Hi,

Wondering if anyone can give me a few pointers please.

Have a 1.4 2004 TDCi Zetec fiesta. Recently is getting very hard to start. Will crank over but doesnt seem to catch. I can crank for 30 seconds then I think the diesel pump cuts out? No glow light is present when I turn the ignition on, wait then try.

Getting more difficult to start now.

When it does go if I drive a while its fine but also seems to happen more if I have moved it to outside my house and left it eg short journeys.

Have had a look on the web and there seems to be issues with glow plug and seals on these?

Any help would be great.

Many thanks.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 26/01/2010 at 20:13

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Tue 26 Jan 2010 14:00
05 1400 fiesta starting probs - diesel. - amyamandaallen
Hang on this seems to be a common prob as theres other threads!
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