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Fiesta tdci won’t start

Sniperstu8
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Hi all.
im new on here and am hoping someone can help.
when I try to start it sounds like it cranks for a split second then makes odd noises.
not clicking but like a whheee whheee whheee sound lol.
Hope my attachment works.
not the mobiliser, hoping just a bad battery .
thank you in advance.

 

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    Just now, Sniperstu8 said:
    Hi all.
    im new on here and am hoping someone can help.
    when I try to start it sounds like it cranks for a split second then makes odd noises.
    not clicking but like a whheee whheee whheee sound lol.
    Hope my attachment works.
    not the mobiliser, hoping just a bad battery .
    thank you in advance.

     

     

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    Unfortunately your attachment doesn't work, if you upload a video of it to YouTube then post the link on here that will help

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    It could be a fuel delivery problem though 

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    Exactly the noise I had on my 1.6d after changing fuel filter..had to install a primer pump ..

    Once primed it started straight away..so could be air in the system

    Advantage of fitting a primer with clear pipes is you can see the air bubbles 

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    On 1/4/2024 at 1:53 AM, Sniperstu8 said:
    Hi all.
    im new on here and am hoping someone can help.
    when I try to start it sounds like it cranks for a split second then makes odd noises.
    not clicking but like a whheee whheee whheee sound lol.
    Hope my attachment works.
    not the mobiliser, hoping just a bad battery .
    thank you in advance.

     

    Sniperstu8, did you resolve the starting issue?

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