LesJohnson Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Can someone please help me? I have a 2008 Mondeo 1.8 TDCi Zetec and am finding it increasingly difficult to start first thing. When I turn the key (after the glow plug light goes out) the engine almost turns over but doesn't start. WHen I turn the key on the second attempt it usually starts, and then for the rest of the day it does start first time. However, when it's cold and I try to start first thing in the morning it takes 3 or 4 attempts before it starts! The garage I bought it from had the car for several days and said they couldn't find anything wrong with it (although to be honest I'm not sure they know what they're doing!) I am worried that this may be something that could be worse if I don't get it looked at by another garage but it would help if I had an idea of what was causing this so I can tell the garage what to look for. Any ideas would be gratefully received! Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Similar problem I had on a diesel van. Could it be glow plugs? I do know they wear out and when I had mine replaced it started like a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpy321 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Wrong section. Better ask a mod to move this into the Mondeo section. You'll get more answers there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Focus Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Glow plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastfordman Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Glow plugs. Sounds like it my old works van would not fire in a morning but new glow plugs cured it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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