Nick M Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Good morning all newbie here I have a Mondeo 57 plate which is still in a mechanics garage.I had a new bonnet catch cable fitted last week and in the process of fitting it he removed the passenger footwell fusebox (without first disconnecting the battery)When the cable was fitted and everything put back together and I tried to start the car all the normal lights come on radio , glow plugs etc but when I turn the key to start it , the engine is dead and the headlights come on .The mechanic has tried and rung everyone he knows all to no avail so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance Nick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hi Welcome Have you tried the fuel cut off switch could be in the passage or driver foot well best to Google it If you can’t find it I am not sure if the diesel has one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Quote I have a Mondeo 57 plate... Hi and welcome. I don't know if you realise but you've landed on the Focus forum. Some here may be familiar with the mk4 Mondeo but you'll reach a wider pool of expertise either in the Mondeo forum here: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/forum/13-ford-mondeo-vignale-club/ or this more active Mondeo forum on a different site: http://www.talkford.com/community/forum/96-ford-mondeo-mk4-2007-2013/ Sorry I can't be more help but hopefully you'll find it on one of the above links. Good luck Edit: As I'm sure you'll be advised, ultimately it's the mechanic's responsibility. The car worked before, it doesn't now. He broke it, he fixes it Edited January 30, 2017 by trailertrash 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 oops, sorry about that but thanks for the pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Moved.Sent from my SM-G930F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Tango Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Check to see if the fuel pump relay is okay or just replace it see how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawasaki kid Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Sounds like something didn't like getting disconnected - May be worth getting a code reader to see if it flags up any codes or issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I take it all the fuses has been checked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pragmatix Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The fuel cut off is only on petrol models, as you mention glow plugs I'm deducting that yours is a diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hello all Thanks for all the replies, I may have got the description of the fault slightly wrong the headlights (and rear lights) are on in position two of turning the key and when turning to start they go off. In answer to the replies all fuses etc have been checked and earth points on both door sills checked and cleaned , I will check the fuel relay today ,the car is going to another auto electrician today so fingers crossed Thanks again for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick85 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Does red light flash on ur dash does starter motor turn over Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 7 hours ago, mick85 said: Does red light flash on ur dash does starter motor turn over Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Hi No the red light does not flash and no the engine does not turn over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Have you considered a flat battery? Or am I missing something here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Good Morning all I`m pleased to say the car is back running, the problem was a wiring loom that ran up towards the bulkhead under the carpet and trim to a connector that had disconnected slightly whilst the new bonnet cable was being fed through.The mechanic noticed a slight gap in the connection , pressed it together there was a definite click and hey presto the car started. Thanks again for all your help 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 good news then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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