ford focus 1.8tdci - non starter

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Fri 7 Sep 2012 16:34
ford focus 1.8tdci - non starter - cherle

HI

Help needed, Car wont start charged battery, changed starter motor, started three times when I changed the starter motor, yesterday but wouldnt start again this morning.

Any help please.

Thanks

cherle

Edited by cherle on 07/09/2012 at 16:38

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Fri 7 Sep 2012 20:21
ford focus 1.8tdci - non starter - Peter.N.

Is the starter not turning the engine over or is it turning but not starting?

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Fri 7 Sep 2012 22:19
ford focus 1.8tdci - non starter - MikeTorque

Have you tested the Glow Plugs are working ok ?

What voltage does the battery show when the car is left overnight ?
Less than 12.1v and the battery is likely to be on its way out.

Do you have old diesel in the fuel tank ? (i.e. more than 30 days old).
(old fuel can cause starting problems)

When cranking the engine test the full voltage is reaching the starter motor.
Sometime a voltage leak can cause starting problems.

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