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Ford Mondeo Mk3 starting problem

  • 19-12-2015 5:35pm
    #1
    bageelama
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi All,

    I bought a Ford Mondeo Mk3 (2.0 L petrol Duractec engine) about 7/8 months ago and I've been having problems starting it.

    It doesn't turn over when I try to start it - this can happen when trying to start the engine cold or after I've been driving. I've tried to jump start it but no joy - it will start when pushed though.

    The mechanic I took it to checked the battery, had the alternator reconditioned, checked the wiring and had a look at the starter motor. He couldn't figure it out so he put a new battery in it and it started every time for the next 4/5 months. Lately though it's not starting first time every time and the other morning it turned over but didn't start and when I tried again it didn't turn over at all. And there was no click from the starter motor either.

    So I tried to jump start it - didn't work but I did hear a click from the starter motor - it started when I pushed it but wouldn't start again the following morning. So I took it to a Ford dealership this time thinking if anyone could figure it out they could but of course the car started for them every time and they found nothing the matter. I left it with them and told them to have a closer look.

    Can anyone here tell me what's likely to be the problem?


Comments

  • #2
    Greyfoot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Greyfoot


    Loose connection/earth. Try to start it with a cable from battery negative terminal to engine. "The mechanic had a look at the starter" means what exactly? Removed and tested it?


  • #3
    bageelama
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭bageelama


    Good question - answer is I don't know.


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