Re: Focus 2.0 TDCi / Ford service technicians

In message <jbDu3KBk$gnHFw7l@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Paul Giverin 
<paul@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes
>>My Focus 2.0 TDCi had a problem in last spring where sometimes when 
>>you started the engine, it didn't quite reach idle and didn't respond 
>>throttle inputs.
>>
>>The car has been fine throughout the summer but over the past few 
>>weeks the problem has reappeared. Today it took about 8 attempts to 
>>get the engine running properly. I drove to my dealer and booked it in 
>>for investigation next week. As I got into the car at the dealer..... 
>>a lucky break. The engine didn't start correctly. The exhaust was 
>>belching out black smoke and it wouldn't respond to throttle.
>>
>Just as a follow up:- the car went in to the dealer today. As 
>expected... no fault codes present. Technician phoned Ford who said 
>that the problem is known to them. They have provided an updated PCM 
>which they say will make the problem "less likely" but they say that 
>the real problem is owners not keeping the starter motor engaged long 
>enough. Utter bollox in my case but we will see if the PCM update makes 
>any difference.
>
Well the PCM update didn't work and the problem was getting worse. The 
master technician at the Ford dealer****p finally got the full story from 
Ford technical. Apparently the problem lies with the fuel injectors. The 
PCM update was designed to mask the problem or make it less severe.

As a new set of injectors cost circa £1000, Ford are keen to try any 
workaround rather than fix the root cause. My engine was put through a 
comprehensive set of tests including cylinder compression, fuel pump 
pressure check and injector back leakage checks. Despite all these 
checks passing with flying colours, Ford have authorised a new set of 
injectors to be fitted. I should get the car back on Monday so fingers 
crossed.

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