MarkieMark Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Hi all, newbie on here, my focus estate 53 plate has decided not to start this morning, engine turns over but doesn't want to seem to start. can anyone help please, I'm a 62 year old pensioner. And need car to take wife to hospital/shopping etc. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 has it run out of fuel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieMark Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 No, it has a 1/4 tank of fuel. do these cars have a fuel cut off switch I can reset. and if so, where on the car is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Could this be the car battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibeone Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Could be, but could be not. Does it sound flat? Generally speaking if it sounds ok it probably is. Any error codes to go on? Immobiliser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 fuel cut off switch is down the driver side the kick panel near you feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieMark Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 I noticed the engine oil level was very low, I topped up with oil and car started, drove car to shop when got back in car it wouldn't start, and noticed oil level was above max, would this effect it starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieMark Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Been told by recovery guy, that my 'fuel cut off solenoid' need replacing. any pictures or videos out there to show where this is please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 On 07/04/2017 at 8:37 AM, MarkieMark said: I noticed the engine oil level was very low, I topped up with oil and car started, drove car to shop when got back in car it wouldn't start, and noticed oil level was above max When checking the oil level you need to dip twice. You will find the level is always higher on the second dip. I have a theory about this. When the engine is running the sump level drops as the oil is distributed around. When stopped the sump refills but the level in the dipstick tube doesn't rise because an air lock is created by the 'o'-ring seal on the dipstick. When you take the dipstick out the airlock is broken and the oil rises in the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieMark Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Apparently this is the unit giving me problems, anyone know what it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I don't know what it is. But did the recovery guy prove to you it was that, or is it just a wild guess on his part? did he actually get it started or did he just take the car back home for you and 'guess' it might be that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Looking up the number, fuel vapour vacuum solenoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieMark Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 19 hours ago, isetta said: I don't know what it is. But did the recovery guy prove to you it was that, or is it just a wild guess on his part? did he actually get it started or did he just take the car back home for you and 'guess' it might be that Hi yes, the breakdown/recovery guy had a good look around tried to start in the usual way with no luck, he then put in the fault diagnostic thing and error code come up with 'fuel cut off solenoid' from the above picture where is this solenoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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