2010 Mondeo - always starts on 2nd attempt?

Mango Joe · 03-04-2019 11:44AM #1

Hi all,

Just a quick question my 2010 Mondeo always starts on 2nd attempt - What might that be?

I'd just like to get it sorted - Runs fine otherwise - It's like the fuel system doesn't get primed in time - Its very regular (no variance in the way it starts) - First turn of the key you hear the starter going perfectly but engine doesn't fire - Second time it will catch and drive away....

I did notice it was quite smoky on starting also, not sure if its related - Is this a concern?

Thanks!

CoBo55 · 03-04-2019 11:47AM

You could have some failed heater plugs. Does it take two attempts every time or just the first start of the day?

Mango Joe · 03-04-2019 12:00PM

Thanks for your reply.

Definitely every morning and also after work when car has been parked up for hours....

What would be a good diagnostic test for this so might you think? Something like a retry after an hour or so and see if it starts first time?

CoBo55 · 03-04-2019 12:04PM

Try heating it twice before using the starter and see does that make a difference. Also as you say, trying it again after a few mins would be a good test.

nelly17 · 03-04-2019 12:06PM

I had a similar problem on a 1.8 2010 Mondeo- turned out to be a dirty fuel filter

CoBo55 · 03-04-2019 12:17PM

nelly17 wrote: »

I had a similar problem on a 1.8 2010 Mondeo- turned out to be a dirty fuel filter

Could well be, I was assuming the obvious things had been checked.

garv123 · 04-04-2019 08:34AM

Mango Joe wrote: »

Hi all,

Just a quick question my 2010 Mondeo always starts on 2nd attempt - What might that be?

I'd just like to get it sorted - Runs fine otherwise - It's like the fuel system doesn't get primed in time - Its very regular (no variance in the way it starts) - First turn of the key you hear the starter going perfectly but engine doesn't fire - Second time it will catch and drive away....

I did notice it was quite smoky on starting also, not sure if its related - Is this a concern?

Thanks!

Is it worse on cold mornings?

Are you turning the key straight away trying to start it or are you giving it a few seconds?

some cars have a light in the dash for the heater plugs, turn on the ignition, wait until it turns off and then start.

Mango Joe · 04-04-2019 08:35AM

CoBo55 wrote: »

Could well be, I was assuming the obvious things had been checked.

Thanks for the help folks - Said it to a previous mechanic but he was very non-commital and passive about this.

Not going back due to this and other issues.

I'll ask for a fuel filter change on next service.

2010 Mondeo - always starts on 2nd attempt?

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