The EGR requires reasonably regular cleaning. The EGR valve on the 1.8 TDCI (Lynx) engine is integrated in the Inlet manifold. I identified the problem by removing the EGR actuator and testing the valve with a set of needle nose pliers. First, shutting it completely, the engine started normally. Ford Focus 1.8 tdci diesel - Smoke on startup 2004 Ford Focus 1.8t dci diesel. I have a problem when starting from cold with lots of blue smoke. It also runs roughly for a few minutes or until the blue smoke has gone. It then runs fine with little or no smoke. Starting from warm doesn't produce the smoke. I have a ford focus 1.8 tdci 115ps year 2002. There are a couple of problems with it. when starting from cold the engine ticks over normally but when i start to drive it seems to miss fire until the engine warms up a little. The colder the weather the worse the problem. ford focus 1.8 tdci - injector/fuel pressure problems? - jamiedjuk : hi all. i recently purchaced a 2003 ford focus zetec 1.8 tdci from guy from ebay which stated in perfect working order. 46 miles after buying the glow plug light came on whilst on the motorway causing car to go into limp mode. a quick switch off then restart cured this for a few more miles where it kept happening. at one 7. Ford Model: focus 1.6tdci. UK/Ireland Location: Suffolk. Posted February 10, 2013. Hi. I have an 08 Focus 1.6tdci which decided to die on my Thursday morning. The problem which has developed is that the engine will completely shut down under acceleration. It first happened accelerating out of a 30mph zone. z6ZmfK. Hello. My Ford S-Max 1.8 tdci 125 ps , year 2006, is having problems with starting when it is cold. It turns over alright , but may take about 7 or more tries before it starts , after that it starts 1 … read more Ford Focus Saloon 1.8 TDCI 2003. - diesel pump and injector nightmare! - benty77 I had issues with a 02 Focus tdci starting (1 year ago), I replaced the battery and it was then good. The problem with it now is the high pressure diesel pump and probably the new injectors which the garage fitted without first doing a thorough check of the pumps Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 TDCi Poor starting when left overnight. Hi folks Recently acquired Focus 1.8 TDCi Zetec hatchback, 03 plates, 105k miles I have a persistent problem with starting the car first thing in the morning, it judders at the first attempt and then catches on the second or third. On a cold engine some glow plugs will run for about 1 min , with varying levels of current draw. Maximum current initially t get the plugs hot and ease starting, this will be about 40 amps, then Quoting direct from log book Model/Type S-MAX ZETEC TDCI 6G Variant QYWA1S Version EURO47CEA RG Vin/Chassis/Frame No. WF0SXXGBWS6J06919 Its a 02 ford focus 18 TDCI diesel 85 kw 115ps. No starting problems at all then one day it just did not want to start. Just turns over glow plug light starts to flash. Turn off and on and 1/2 sec illumination from plug light, retry 1/2 secs illumination, turn engine, flashed again turn off and so on.

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