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ford fiesta won't start?

my vehicle is a fiesta 1.1 m reg , one morning it would not start, the engine turns over as normal & fires intermitantly, there is agood spark at the plugs but they stay dry even after a while of trying to start the car,could the single point injector be faulty, i am told this is a common problem with fiestas.

pete, January 2005

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hi! my ford fiesta 1.6 2006 model cut off while im driving then i turn off and on the key then it kicks and moves but is doing this after each an every few seconds while is in motion, anyone with help please...i am so stressed about this car....thanx!!!

godfrey, November 2016

1400 tdi won't start on full lock av straighten wheel is this a fault

john, April 2015

HI. Ive got a 2006 ford fiesta 1.4 petrol. the car cut out and since then it does not even want to crank. tThe immoboliser light is flashing on the dash. I had people to recode my keys. but still no succes. it does not even wanna crank.

johan, January 2014

My 04 semi auto wnt start most times and wen it does start won't change gear

Jigga, June 2013

my ford fiesta 1.4 TDCI 2005 doesn`t start, while N is flashing and the transmition light (and other lights) are on
Trying many times and the same

nick, March 2013

wheres 2004 ford fiesta pump on my car

kev, February 2013

i had same problem i tried everything to no avail so i disconnected ecu ,then plugged it back in job done

the deacon, September 2012

Hi.. had a breakdown today in a M reg Ford Fiesta Azura.

Car started chugging and eventually conked out. ecovery man tried a few things but with no luck.

The engine is ticking over but not firing. There doesn't seem to be any fuel travelling through the lines and no spark in the plugs! I've pulled the fuel filter off myself and there's no blockage (had to drain what fuel was left in there).

Any ideas what the problem could be? I don't to spend a lot on the car its only a runabout.

Thanks

hyws, July 2012

The Ford fiesta 1.4 Tdci does not have a fuel cut off switch,if your Tdci will not start and you have the PCM light flashing on instrument panel thats the one that looks like a cog with an explanation mark,it is for certain your EGR valve is faulty,un-plug the egr which is located under the fuel filter then start the engine,and it will start,when the egr fail no power goes to the PCM so no fuel to cylinders common fault on Tdci part cost £150 + vat from Ford 30 mins to replace.

Fred, March 2012

01 fiesta 1.6 zectec s ignition comes on but car wont start none of the electricks need some advice on it

colin, February 2012

the problem is with the 12 volt wire, the thick 2 coloured one, they tend to burn out ! you either need to drop the tank and replace the plug or cut a hole in the metal under the back seat with an angle grinder, being careful not to cut through the fuel lines under there and strip the wires back and re-fit. Thats what I did and now it starts first time EVERY time.

chris, January 2012

this is happening to my Fiesta, take out the back seat and you will find wires going down into the fuel pump. Give them a wiggle and a gentle pull and this seems to start the fuel pump up again !! strange but it works

chris, December 2011

Sounds like the single point injector is either blocked (happens when the car is only used for short trips, spray carb cleaner in the carb and this should free it) or the solenoid which runs the injector has given up the ghost (if this is the case then replace the injector, its not an expensive part and should be a ten minute job, literally)

jef, November 2011

just changed engine in my feista 1.25 for the same engine but a bit older. a few things were different so ive changed them. it will turn over but not fire!! pls help

luke, February 2011

hi, i have got a 1998 fordfiesta 16v 1.2 zetec and it wont start. turns over fine, i seem to have fuel on plugs and have a spark at plugs any suggestions? cheers

luke, January 2011

where is it cut-off switch to FordFiesta 1.4 tdci 2007

Adrian, December 2010

Fiesta 1997 zetec s 1.25 wont start. Replaced crank and cam shaft sensor, coil and cleaned all fuel and ignition systems! get an initial spark then no spark resulting in a none start! Started today but wouldnt idle over when i let my foot off the accel pedal! Any Ideas?
Cheers Rob

Rob Turner, August 2010

I have an 'L' reg 1.4 Freestlyle. Tried the 'No.19 fuse' trick to no avail. There are no rear speakers - just speaker grills, either side of the parcel shelf, but can't locate a switch of any kind beneath them, (maybe I didn't look hard enough)! Is it located elsewhere for this model?? Nothing in the front passenger LHS footwell - as the handbook suggests either. Desperate to get the thing started...

RG, July 2010

try to reset the fuel shut off switch, located under speaker left rear of car

bill, June 2010

My ford fiesta (1994 M Reg Ghia) starts fine, goes fine and then after about 1-2 miles cuts out nearly everytime i come to a stop or slow right down and press the clutch and break in. It starts back up fine, and works fine, but its really annoying when it cuts out and could potentially be hazardous too me and others as the power steering locks when it cuts out and needs to be clickly restarted. Please help...ive tried everything to spraying WD40 everywhere in the engine, all over the sensors and electrical parts, the only place i havent tried is the spark plugs, which everyone seems to be hinting at!? Or possibly the car computer and something to do with the revs when i slow down? Help needed!!!

Alastair, May 2010

advise don,t take your car to a ford dealer as they are just franchises that rip you off, they use ford name just to charge you an arm and a leg, and don,t give you a good customer service,this seems to be a common fault with these cars, best advice is trade it in for a non-ford model.
in the long run you will be quids in.

Bert, April 2010

Hello all

got 1992 fiesta 1.4 ghia put in garage last night fine went to start this morning nothing battery ok just not firing jump started it no joy any suggestions.

Many Thanks

paul fox, March 2010

I had a similar problem, engine turned over, but would not start(Fiesta 1,25 -1996) there was no warning light in dashboard such as battery lamp, oil, abs, airbag-lamps. wipers did not work, I found the connector on cable from ignition switch was burned, red an black wires had been overheated.(there was no connection for the black wire in this case) I bypassed this connector and problem was solved.

stalebr, March 2010

hiya i have have mk6 going down the street it only goes 30 miles per hour the rpm when given it gas only goes to 3000 rpm i need help what u think's the problem?

donald, January 2010

my mk2 xr2 starts then cuts out ive just put a new engine in an every thing is on i can assure u fuel pump works as its spraying lots of fuel through pipes

james robert, January 2010

shannon fuse 19 is in the fuse box to the right of the steering wheel and slightly below...behind the little storage bit. Ive too used the fuse trick and it started perfectly.

but...

the throttle seems to stick when changing gear or slowing down but eventuall settles a couple of seconds after ive stopped any ideas?

Renee, December 2009

i am just wondering what the fuse trick is and where is fuse 19

shannon, November 2009

hi i have the same problem with my fiesta mk4 it lights come on it goes to start and nathing. ive tried the fuse trick and still nathing. please help

Andy, August 2009

I try to turn over my ford fiesta van. it wont start the lights are all on but there is nothing. Any Answer on what it can be?

leon, July 2009

Fuse trick wont work for me! :o(

It only seems to have trouble when hot???

Replaces air filter, changed oil & filter, changed spark plugs, checked HT Leads & distributer. No carb as its injection model!

Really need help on this please!!! Same model as first poster - Ford Fiesta Mk3

Thanks

Andy, June 2009

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andy, June 2009

thanks that fuse trick really helped and saved money carl

carl, June 2009

hi i have a 99 v plate fiesta 1.2 that wont start, no warning, its turning over but wont fire up, any suggestions please

matt, April 2009

Awesome, just done the fuse trick. Took number 19. INJ fuse out in the box next to your right knee and started it, car started with a strugggle, then died. Put the fuse back in and started no problem with the choke kicking in.
Lovely, my grandad is now a happy man lol, saves the bills of going to the local garage.

Many thanks

Craig, November 2008

so if we use the fuse trick, do we still need a new injector???

si

sid p, June 2008

yes sometimes the stepper motor gets stuck which is programmed into the injector give it a tap

bob, May 2008

a quick get home is disconnect the battery,leave 5 mins then reconnect.this clears the memory.the engine will run for 50 miles or an hour in learn mode.beware though it can be a bit erratic and if you hurtle off down a motoway when you back off it wont it'll run for about 300 miles then the fault will return till you clean the sensor

robton, March 2007

invariably is sensor at rear of carb dirty(foiling from oil breather)

remove air filter assy.caution pipe underneath (n0.2 phillips)
clean carb with carb cleaner payin attn. to probe at rear of carb.leave for a bit to dry and fire up.remember to clean inside air filter assy.

robton, March 2007

Hi Scott,

I'm no expert, but here's my view.

I think when this works, the engine must have been flooded.
When the fuse is out you prevent further flooding of the engine, and when you turn the key a few times it burns up the excess petrol. When you put back in the fuse, it gets it's normal amount of fuel and starts.
I think your fuel pump is probably ok, your just using the fuse as a switch to stop the petrol.

NODDY07, February 2007

I had the same problems tonight. Got to my car and it just wouldnt seem to start. Would fire up and go to start but no joy. Checked battery, spark plugs etc. Even tried jump starting it but nothing happened. Got my girlfriend to pick me up and went searching on Google to find a solution. Came across this site and thought it was worth a go and it did the trick. How does it work??? Will I need to replace my fuel filter pump???? Seems to run a lot better now... Cheers

Scott Wright, February 2007

The fuse trick worked for me too, turn the engine over a few times with the fuse out, it will then start up for a few seconds and cut out, but then while trying to start it, wait a second or two and then push in the fuse while trying to start it.
I don't have any problems untill there is about 7 or 8 thousand miles on the spark plugs, then if I happen to stall the car, I have to use the fuse trick.

NODDY07, February 2007

Same problem, just tried the fuse trick and works fine. this is the first time i have ever posted a message but thought i would as this really helped me out. does this meen i need a new injector or will the prob now be sorted?

Thank You

Sam, November 2006

I'm having the same problem with my fiesta, just tried that trick with the number 19 fuse and it started no problem!

Paul, December 2005

i just checked my fule filter pump batterie and i fond my problem just look you might find a problem plus i work on cars all the time.

Robert, May 2005

I had the same problem with an M reg fiesta. Your right it is most likely to be the fuel injector, in an attempt to save money ford decided to fit one fuel injector instaed of the usual four and have it work four times as fast, so it wears out quicker. Try removing the number 19 20amp fuse from the fuse box (on the right hand side of the steering wheel) it should be marked INJ on the back of the cover. Turn the engine over a few times with this fuse out and it should start and then cut out straight away. Replace the fuse in the same place and start the engine again. This worked for me, hope it does for you.

Michael Walsh, January 2005

check fule filter pump batterie

eamon, January 2005

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