owensy Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 If the battery is smaller than the battery tray, it's definitely not the right battery. You need a heavy duty calcium silver battery for your Mondeo - diesels take a LOT of power to start. [edit] Hmm, seems I already mentioned that in this very thread two week ago: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/52707-mk3-20-tdci-starting-problems/#entry332026 Indeed you did! Sorry my mind has been all over the place the past week or so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I have undone all the battery terminals and cleaned them and greased up so see how things go. I think the battery is the wrong type as it is taller and not as wide. I noticed in the scrap yard the 06 Mondeo had a nice Bosch battery that took the full width of the battery tray Maybe, make the scrappy (this is the relatively cheap scrappy that has supplied you with starters?) a silly offer for their Bosch battery, and see how they react? Maybe if you mention the general aggro you've had with their starter motors, or even offer them a starter back in part exchange, they'll be sympathetic enough to offer you a better deal. (Even if you go to Halfords, which I don't really recommend for purchases, you'll see that batteries are a bit variable in dimensions, for a particular capacity, with one manufacturer making them slightly bigger than another. If it doesn't fit with the 'tie down' bracket, there is definitely something wrong.) Is there any sign of a label on the side of your battery with 'ampere-hours' or 'cold cranking amps' on it? If both of those are ok (70+ AH, and the more CCA the better) the car should start (if it isn't a 'Calcium' Lead-Acid battery, the charging system may be a bit over enthusiastic for it, but that'll contribute to a shorter battery life, rather than preventing it from starting in the short term.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owensy Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Update: another starter had packed up this morning! So this one lasted 2 weeks! I don't know if it's worth putting another starter on or just get rid? I can't afford to put it in to a garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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