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Tdci's limp mode problems

Dean edwards
Dean edwards
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Hi guy's 

Well after hours spent under the bonnet of my 2009 mk7 fiesta tdci trying to resolve a limp mode problem and replacing everything i could get my hands on i came across a comment on passion ford forum that suggested changing the glow plugs, i thought it was a crazy idea but decided to try it anyway. 

10 months, £34 and 2-1/2 hours later they were changed. Took for a test drive and limp problem seems to finally be fixed, has anyone else god limp mode problem and not been able to sort it??

Cheers Deano. 

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    When I first purchased my fiesta it went into limp mode about a week later. Luckily having bought it from a garage they repaired it by replacing the glowplugs. Seems to be a common failure with the tdci engines. Unfortunately for me, mine later developed injector issues and has never been the same since, even after replacing them.

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    Hey,

    Try replacing the air temperature intake sensor.  Round about £15 from Amazon. With changing the glow plugs and the sensor mine hasn't missed a beat since.

    Hope this helps 

    Regards D.

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