Ford Diesel Mechanic

brownswiss

Looking for a very good diesel mechanic with a lot of patience. We have a 2004 mondeo 130bhp 1.9 tdi zetec s. If left running it will shut off sometimes in about 5 minutes, other times it might go 20 miles. One mechanic had it 2 weeks without a problem and next day after we got it back it died. Will start ok in the morning. Diesel pump and injectors have been checked and injectors reconditioned. It has been with the mechanic for over 2 months.

Thanks

Chimaera

For a start, there's no such thing as a Mondeo 1.9 TDI! It's probably a 136 bhp 2.0 TDCi.

Has the fuel filter been changed recently?

Has the mechanic run any diagnostics on it? If so what's been found?

Are all the electronics functioning correctly? It could be something like a failing relay.

daaaycent boy

Where do ya live?

R.O.R

Chimaera wrote: »

For a start, there's no such thing as a Mondeo 1.9 TDI! It's probably a 136 bhp 2.0 TDCi 2.0TDCi 130bhp.

Has the fuel filter been changed recently?

Has the mechanic run any diagnostics on it? If so what's been found?

Are all the electronics functioning correctly? It could be something like a failing relay.

136bhp/140ps engine only came in the current model, Previous Gen Mondeo (which an 04 would be) had 2.0Tdci engines in 90,115 & 130 bhp (and previously some Tddi versions).

brownswiss

daaaycent boy wrote: »

Where do ya live?

. Sligo but willing to travel.

No fault showing in diagnostics. Full service just done prior to problem arising

sean1141

I have read about non genuine or OEM diesel filters causing problems. Bosch and Delphi are the OEM ones.

Try asking on www.talkford.com some helpful guys on it!

brownswiss

Will do.. Thanks..

brownswiss

Someone on the Ford forum has suggested the Camshaft sensor so I will have that replaced

sean1141

I recently replaced mine. Only about 30 for a genuine part and takes about 5 min to change. Don't get robbed on labour. I have the same engine in my mondeo. When mine went the car wouldn't start at all and showed up a fault on the diagnostic computer.

shamwari

OP, those Mondeo's need to be scanned with the correct equipment because there are a number of manufacturer-specific codes which will not be read unless such equipement is used. I would not go replacing anything electrical until someone using the correct kit has looked at it first. There are a quite a number of things that give problems on those engines. Crank and cam sensors, rail pressure sensors, rail pressure control valves, the HP pump and even the injectors. As you said, it will take the right person with patience!

Chimaera

And seriously, don't rule out simple things like a dodgy relay on the ECU power supply. A sticking or worn relay could cut out randomly killing power to something without warning and it may not leave a fault code behind it.

I find it amusing that the automatic reaction with modern cars is to jump to the conclusion that it's some expensive part of the engine that's causing trouble without ever even considering the simple solutions first.

sean1141

Sensors are generally not expencive and are known to give bother. A diagnostic scan will show these but as said a decent tool is needed. You can buy a ford one on eBay for about 30 odd quid. Called ford super f

brownswiss

Chimaera wrote: »

And seriously, don't rule out simple things like a dodgy relay on the ECU power supply. A sticking or worn relay could cut out randomly killing power to something without warning and it may not leave a fault code behind it.

I find it amusing that the automatic reaction with modern cars is to jump to the conclusion that it's some expensive part of the engine that's causing trouble without ever even considering the simple solutions first.

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Not sure what the mechanic's automatic reaction was. He had the car a couple of months and also passed it on to another guy.I understand that he has the required diagnostic equipment but can not be sure. I have no mechanical knowledge.

brownswiss

shamwari wrote: »

OP, those Mondeo's need to be scanned with the correct equipment because there are a number of manufacturer-specific codes which will not be read unless such equipement is used. I would not go replacing anything electrical until someone using the correct kit has looked at it first. There are a quite a number of things that give problems on those engines. Crank and cam sensors, rail pressure sensors, rail pressure control valves, the HP pump and even the injectors. As you said, it will take the right person with patience!

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Anyone on here up for a challenge?.. Looking for someone withe both knowledge and patience