atrox Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Afternoon, My focus mk1 1.6 sometimes struggles to start. It cranks fine but can take a good few seconds before the engine fires, other times it will start straight away. Recently had a service with spark plugs changed. Once started it drives fine. I might get some Redex injector cleaner, any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 where the spark plugs gapped properly? if they are not 1.0mm and are 1.3 as they usually are, then that will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrox Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 It was also happening before the service, I just though I would mention it to rule out plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrox Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Also it only happens around 20-30% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostman83 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 My 59 plate did this. Gave it a service. Sparks filters ect and not done it since. Tried engine cleaner didn't make a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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