wase16ll

post is a bit confusing...

if i understand it correctly, runs perfect, come out following morning, wont start....after loads of 'fiddling' , it starts and runs fine.

so what were you 'fiddling' with to make it start....was the engine turning over fine but not firing or sounding like a low/flat battery?

then you mention alarm and no response???

does that mean engine wasnt turning over?

not sure what you mean by ticking noise when opening the door, unless you mean the chime

then go on to say about adjusting s.plugs..

so when you adjusted the plugs, engine then turned over and started but ran rough, then ok then rough....

so, are you still having starting problems or is it now starting but running rough?

i would look for a fault in the power supply system...battery/connections/earth leads etc

could be coil pack....said it improved after plugs/leads, so could be related,

often found with fords that if there is ever a problem with any of the plugs or leads or coil, you end up having to change the whole lot..

but could still be a fueling problem if its noticably worse in warmer weather...coolant temp sensor or a faulty injector maybe

Postman pats Van
Dont believe me wait till ive finished the paintwork!! LOL

i used to be into pure customs, so never got into lowering etc etc standard cars...

dont have the time to get into either now, so bog standard boring is the way for me now