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[wahwah69]

Hi guys,
I have a "T" registered ford fiesta 1.8 Diesel.
I've only owned it for 2-3 weeks !!!
PROBLEM IS --- has always been awkward to start 1st thing and I know this is a general thing.
But .... This morning the damn thing totally refuses to turn over ????
* there is plenty of fuel in it ....
* I 1st warm the coil plugs at least 4-5 times before I try to turn over

I'm at a point where my battery almost DEAD from tryin to start it !!!

ID REALLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP WHAT-SO-EVER WITH THIS

Many thanks all .... Xx

[mintalkin]

even if the glow plugs light comes on and then goes out the plugs may not be working, it would be the first thing to get checked out.

[wahwah69]

Ah right , makes sense ta !! Xx

[Preee]

It could be a fuel problem , either no fuel getting through , blocked filter , failed pump. Is there someone who can check you have fuel coming through?

[DanGersFord]

Could also be the coil pack

[rvfbill]

Coil pack on a diesel !
Live and learn I suppose.
Didnt think a diesel would have a coil pack which I thought fed the spark plugs.
Please inform me if otherwise.

Bill

[Stoney871]

Could also be the coil pack

Er nope.

The glow plugs may be in need of changing and I'd also suggest checking that the fuel filter is clean and also the filter housing for air leaks.
A pinched filter seal can let air in and cause fuelling problems.

[DanGersFord]

I missed the diesel bit lol

[gampla]

I had same on my petrol 1.4 she need new sparks she fires over first time every time Other than that No worrys

[wahwah69]

An. Engine diagram. Would. Be. EXCELLENT if anyone. Can suggest. A online link where I could view / download 1 ???

Cheers for help so far guys xxxxxx
***** update
It's a new battery but seems "drained" ..... Iv got if on charge at min !!??

[Nathan_M]

You may be able to hear fueling problems, listen to it prime its self at key position 2, if it sounds leigbored it could be the pump,filter or air in the system, have a listen.