There is another thread about the 1.8 TDCI injector problem 1 Quote; Link to comment Ford Model: Focus 1.8 tdci zetec S Ford Year: Fiesta tdci won’t start. Not only has the crank speed increased from 194 rpm to 291 rpm, but the current required (211 amps against 165 amps “average”) to achieve this increase means that more energy is available for other vehicle systems. The signal on the new starter capture is a lot cleaner too. Hi guys I need some help with my 1.8 TDCi The car starts pretty well most of the time and goes well too. The problem is that when I start it to move it a short distance and then stop it , the next time I want to start it it will not start without a lot of messing about , it takes about ten attemp 04 1.8 tDci (100) Dual Mass Flywheel (again) - zolkie : i experience a rattling/ knocking noise every now and again when i start the engine, especially when cold. the car has done almost 60k (focus mk1 54 reg 1.8 tdci 115bps). i have been advised by my mechanic that this is due to DMF failure. The recommendation is to have the EOLYS topped up every 3 years rather than the whole DPF replaced IIRC. Mine went because the previous owner hadn't had it done and it had run out. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Stoney871. The red cog light usually indicates a powertrain fault. I'd get the mechanic to check the O2 sensor and the battery/alternator voltage as sometimes a low voltage can mess up the power control module (PCM) It can also indicate a restriction in the Cat or EGR. Maybe Ford dropped the ball with the 1.8 TDCI in some respects but there are many people who are happy with the unit. I know Ford have had problems with some of their own diesel units and have taken steps to rectify this (e.g. in the 2007 mondeo the Ford 2.0 TDCI was replaced by the PSA 2.0 HDI as found in the Mark 2 Focus). 61 posts · Joined 2007. #1 · Mar 11, 2014. A couple of times I have my 2007 1.8 TDCi show Engine Malfunction, and go into limp home mode. Both times I've been able to reset it by stopping and starting the engine. It's done 141k and is 6.5 years old. Its in the main dealer today, and I asked them to determine what was causing the fault to come .

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