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Hi guys as any body else got any more idea,s I can try with my oil issue on my s max also my elecy windows have a annoying problem when I flick the switch it will set off to the top then it changes its mind 3/4 up then starts coming back down then it will only go up by holding switch thay all do it ive reset them i dont know how meny times but patience is wearing a little thin. thanks for any help on this matter thankyou G.

I've got the factory halogen headlights.

Start a new thread of your own. This has been dead for 9 years.

One of the sensors has failed. Use FORScan to find out which one is faulty.

Hello there All I'm new to this discussion and would like conclusions on the thing is causing a falter or dithering on my 2019 Portage Kuga .1.5 diesel.I've done 60k miles and had it since new . While driving I get a stammer or faltering for a couple of moments then the vehicle runs normally.This can happen 3 or multiple times on an excursion and afterward not so much for a couple of days so ver irregular. I have changed the MAF sensor and it appeared to address the issue and was acceptable for a couple of days .Yet it's begun once more .The vehicle has forever been routinely overhauled and I've had it all through carports however turf's regulation it never appears to occur on their test drives. Any counsel extremely valuable

Right so bare with. I’ve got a mk6 and currently the only option I’ve got when skipping a song, is to open my phone and change it while driving. Is there anything I can buy to essentially give me a ‘skip song’ button option to my car/radio?? 192.168.100.1 192.168.1.1

I must say, this has been incredibly helpful, and I've managed to get the headlights working normally. Thank you very much for your guidance; it couldn't have happened without a person like you who has educated not just a household, but a community. I struggled only slightly with accessing the switch. I removed all the screws holding the bottom cover, then pulled out the switch fitting by pinching the two flaps that held it in place. It was fairly straightforward, albeit technical, to separate the fitting to access the chip and pins. I cleaned it with a toothbrush and reassembled it. It worked like magic. I really appreciate you sharing your experience. BRILLIANT.

High pressure fuel sensor on fuel rail, replaced but both sensors ok. Fuel pressure all to spec.... I'm gonna try and bleed the system again feeding into pump with pressure and vacuum on return. I'm sure it's a blockage of air...

Thanks. Can anyone recommend a really good fault finding garage in Daventry / Rugby area? I don't feel like the dealer has done much investigating of potential causes here. In my simple brain it's surely possible to check the possible causes, like DaveT70 has listed above, without the intermittent fault actually presenting at the time.

I do like that my current electric bill is about 40% cheaper than my previous 2 thanks to a drop in the Kwh tariff!

Here in NI, we simply go online and book it with one of the dedicated MOT centers at £38. Only issue is the system has currently collapsed and despite going online beginning of April, soonest appointment I could secure was half way through September. Almost 6 months, and almost 2 months past expiry date 🤣 Only advantage is that there are no made up faults, as they only test, don't repair so have no incentive to sell you a potential fix.

Ford finis 1528662 is probable, but I don't know what engine you have.

=> Selling 2nd hand Ford PowerShift boxes, wet belt design blueprints and extended warranties to the chronically naive

To add further clarification The Getrag Powershift was introduced at the same time as petrol 2L ecoboost was introduced, which all only come with the Getrag Powershift fitted. This was when the model was also designated the Mk4.5 Non manual diesels were also "introduced" to the powershift at the same time

The sensors will not stop the electric windows working. A low battery State Of Charge will stop them and also disable Hill Assist. Stop/Start is something not worth even talking about. Use a multimeter and measure the battery terminal voltage approximately 1 hour after parking. It is probably below 70% and therefore needs charged.

The insurance on my Ecoboom went down. I'm guessing they think it won't last a whole year 😀

Give the poor guy a chance !! It's only been 5 years since he last visited the forum 🤣

hope they fixed it 2nd time of asking for you

No idea how to (if I even can) edit comments so I'll update here. Screwdriver trick did not work so I followed this 6 minute yt video to remove the grill (no parts broken except for the broken lock housing). Backup video with same process but he breaks the grill screws that you don't need to. Bought a 1355231 on eBay for £10 and fit it. All in about 10 minutes of work. I dont trust the replacement will last a year based on the feel of the plastic so will either buy a true replacement or get a metal one on aliexpress or a tbar adaptation. Looked at mondeo mods and don't think I can be bothered.

The wetbelt may have failed as Unofix suggested. The high pressure fuel pump is driven by the engine. So there won't be any fuel pressure after it cut out. That code is likely to be a result of the engine cut out, not the cause of it. Can you hear the electric fuel pump whining in the tank when you open the door or switch on the ignition?

Hi, sorry to bother you but did you get this issue resolved. The same thing has happened to me but the garage doesn’t see any issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Been there! There are plenty of threads on here covering the petrol models so I won't go into detail with those. The only petrol options in the Mk4 are the 1.0 EcoBoost or the 1.5 EcoBoost. Both of those use a chain for the cams. And a small wetbelt for the oil pump. Unlike the pre-Mk4 1.0 which used a wetbelt for both the cams and the oil pump. It's too soon to say how reliable the chain engine will be long term. We are starting to see a few failures now. But nothing like the numbers of the old wetbelt engine so far. From around 2020 the mild hybrid system was added to some 1.0 EcoBoost's, giving up to 155bhp from the MHEV and enough torque to rival a diesel. Also worth noting that road tax is a flat rate of £190 on every car registered since 2017*. So there's no longer a tax incentive to choose diesel over petrol. (*MHEVs are £10 a year cheaper, but that's barely noticeable on the current rates.)

Yes the battery inside of at least one of your TPMS sensors has gone flat. If they are the originals on a 2016 car they have done well. The life expectancy is between 7 to 10 years but it depends a lot on mileage.

Hi, I have the above Fiesta 2011 Reg. I have a strange issue with the car. When the car is cold and warming up, every now and again the car struggles for acceleration - I put my foot on the pedal and there's no revs there, but there's enough revs for the car to not stall. The garage has replaced the Coil Pack, Spark Plugs, Throttle Body and O2 Sensor and the fault is still the there. In the summer the car doesn't seem to come up with this fault, but when it's cold it's a lot worse. Has anyone ever had this strange fault or anybody able to point me in a direction? It's had many diagnostic machines on the car but there's not faults there. Cheers

Your vehicle may not be fitted with the deactivation switch, may models of that age do not. If it is fitted then it will either be on the side of the dashboard next to the passenger door. In order to reach the switch the passenger door must be fully open. OR The switch (if fitted) may be located inside the Glove box near the top edge. Does your car have a warning light/message in the centre of the dashboard that says "Passenger Air Bag On" ?