gibbo1471 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Hi I have just purchased this car and noticed a leak coming from the under shield through the holes does any one recognise this there is a distinctive smell from it it’s like yellow 2015 1.5tdci focus estate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comares2001 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Coolant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismex Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Could it be DPF fluid, Eolys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Looks like Coolant to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 The coolant that’s in the car is red it’s thickish texture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Someone mentioned air con oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comares2001 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, gibbo1471 said: The coolant that’s in the car is red it’s thickish texture If its Ford coolant think that year would be yellow/orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Don’t know was serviced by Bristol street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 It’s coming through the front under cover at the front of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 2 hours ago, gibbo1471 said: Someone mentioned air con oil? Yep, that looks like the fluorescent dye they put in AC systems to spot leaks. Does your AC work? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Nismex said: Could it be DPF fluid, Eolys? Eolys is really dark black...looks like you've run over a squid if that leaks! (It's also not used on Fords since around 2009 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Hi it was regassed on Thursday before I bought it as it wasn’t cold coming out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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unofix Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Your A/C sytem is leaking. By next weekend your A/C will be as warm as toast. 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 I’ve booked it in under warranty on Wednesday so will just leave it with them prob explains why it was not cold when I test drove it prob leaking before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 I’ve booked it in under warranty on Wednesday so will just leave it with them prob explains why it was not cold when I test drove it prob leaking before 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, gibbo1471 said: I’ve booked it in under warranty on Wednesday so will just leave it with them prob explains why it was not cold when I test drove it prob leaking before Very common on the Mk3 Focus sadly. With that amount of fluid loss though, it should be easy to spot the fault! Most likely needs the condenser (AC radiator) replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Ok see what they say any other things that are common to keep eye out on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 2 hours ago, gibbo1471 said: Ok see what they say any other things that are common to keep eye out on There were a couple of TSBs (recalls) on the 1.5 TDCi so it's worth checking they've been done if you haven't already. Easy to check on ETIS. Aside from that, they're fairly reliable tbh. Mk3s get the odd electrical fault (check the horn works!) and they hate low battery charge but not much else. Have seen quite a few snap springs compared to Golfs of the same age but that may be coincidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 What is this trouble code all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, gibbo1471 said: What is this trouble code all about It's an old code so probably just a minor blip. Might even be a red herring as it's generic OBD rather than Ford specific. The NOx trap is exactly as it sounds, part of the exhaust designed to trap and burn off NOx instead of releasing it from the tailpipe (similar to a DPF for particulates or cat for CO). It's an alternative to AdBlue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 It’s going in for this tomorrow if that’s any reason why 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Is this the problem then possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 22 minutes ago, gibbo1471 said: Is this the problem then possibly Not directly. But the desulphurisation TSB is a PCM alteration (remap) which might include an adjustment in the NOx mapping too. I haven't seen anyone else getting the NOx trap code so can't advise any further, I would assume it was just a glitch rather than an ongoing problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbo1471 Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Gone in today looked at the leak it’s the compressor leaking they have said so they changing it under warranty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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