Billyeck Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hi all I have just bought a 2006 focus 2.0L petrol titanium . The car starts every time but sometimes I need to press the acceleration to help it start, has any1 come across this problem before? iv just done a full service, plugs and coils included so we can rule them out. just woundering if any1 knows of a decat pipe for this model ? Can't find them anywhere on eBay? Kind regards billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v530anh Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I think in the manual it does recommend that you start with the clutch down. I was also thinking which coil pack did you choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRedman Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 My 2.0 petrol duratec does this sometimes starts next go tho it's not enough of a problem for me to bother about tho 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David990 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Think most cars now a days require the clutch to be depressed to start. My current and last one required it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyeck Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Hi all . Just a update. had the car terra cleaned today and it showed a few faults on diagnostics Misfire faults p300 , p302 , p303 and clutch sensor p1709 not really sure where to go from here. Was thinking of changing oxygen sensor but where do I stop 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyeck Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 I don't think the misfire codes are there all time as it runs smooth at all times, never feel like there is a misfire when driving, pulls really well in all rev ranges , must be something and nothing. only the odd time on start up that is occurs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRedman Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Ive always pushed the clutch in on start up it dis engages the gearbox which allows all battery power to turn the engine over I was told, helps on cold mornings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 they could be old codes , clear them and drive car for a while and recheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyeck Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Iv been out in the car tonight and started it about 4 times with the clutch pressed and it started every time. The car feels good on power after the terra clean. Really picks its feet up . Il continue with the clutch pressed and see if it continues to start. Must be old codes because it runs sweet without any problems, Il keep you updated 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyeck Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Well the car has started every time with the clutch pressed in. Must of had 25 start ups now. Cheers for all info 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1981 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I know it's slightly off topic but I had mine terracleaned bout 4mth ago. 2.0 petrol mk2.5 duratec. It's made a bug difference to the engine pulls alot better now in all gears. As for your issue I always start with my clutch down too but I've gotta as got the Ford power start system. But I'd clear codes and see if they come back as cud be old codes like previously mentioned 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v530anh Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 It was recommended in the manual for winter starts, but after a while you press the clutch automatically . P.S In the winter it may be a good idea to keep the car running for a minute before you drive away and drive the car a little slower, to allow the engine to warm up as this will be good for the engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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