Jonathan123 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Helo all. i got in my car this morning (ford fiesta Zetec S 2007 - Petrol) and it started then quickly cut out. I went to turn key again but nothing happened, it was not allowing car to start? a message appeared on the dash saying "engine temperature too high" - the car was frozen at the time ? 5 mins later i tried again and it started fine. Does anyone know whats going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanstanley4 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 HI I have the same car, I had this morning. did you ever resolve this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I would guess the sensor that monitors engine temperature is reporting an incorrect value, so the system stops you from starting the engine to protect it. Is the engine / coolant temp in the usual range while driving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Is the coolant level correct ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanstanley4 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hi Guys, Thanks for the replys, sorry for the late response! I only had this once so don't think it's a massive issue, HOWEVER. now that we have the cold weather I've found that the car is unhappy starting when bellow 1-2 degrees centigrade, I have to give about half gas (not ideal taking it up to 3,000 immediately on such a cold start) otherwise it stalls about 2 seconds later. I think this could be the sensor Phil mentioned, as the fule/air mixture wold be different for a cold start along with the temperature. Its going for diagnostics on Saturday so hopefully not a experience job!! ... It maybe my excuse to upgrade the old girl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanstanley4 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Sorry, yeah coolant it on the max marker. Replaced that about a year ago and the temperature needle stays slap bang central 99% of the time. Excluding cold starts obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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