I just took a 2003 Mondeo tdci, 130bhp model in p/ex. It came as a non runner (kind of) with 2 sets of injectors and 2 HP fuel pumps. the car would tow off and run fairly smooth at low revs, anything over 2500 rpm and it would cut out and need towing / bumping again. Immediate thoughts are fueling issues. I sent both pumps and all injectors to a well respected bosch and delphi diesel specialist. They found both pumps to be good, all eight injectors to be shot. They did further testing and cleaning and managed to get me a good useable set of four out of them. Ive reassembled everything and still the car wont start on the key. It cranks and tries to fire but its as if there isnt enough fuel going in. Give it a quick 1 second squirt of easy start and it will fire up, sometimes taking a few seconds to pick up to normal idle speed. It then seems fine after that, havent dared take it further than my street though. Ive watched the live data with my Ethos machine, everything looks normal though Im a little unsure about the fuel pressure when cranking. At best it hits 250 ish bar. I'm not 100% what it should be but I expected over 300?
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