portobe17o Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 My 06 Diesel Zetec was turning over very slow, just catching. I thought it was the battery but after charging it overnight it was still the same. Does this point to a dodgy starter? If so, are they easy to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 What voltage is the battery across the terminals ? The battery may be beyond charging - it needs a load test to verify its condition 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 What voltage is the battery across the terminals ? The battery may be beyond charging - it needs a load test to verify its condition +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffo1997 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 +1 but if it is the starter there not that bad to do if you have a ramp and its at the front on the engine on your shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobe17o Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 The battery passed a load test, indicating "Good". The problem is intermittent, sometimes it turns over lovely and other times it turns over so slow it almost stops. Engine always fires in the end tho !? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Could be loose connections on the battery terminals / earth point and / or the starter motor connections - check these are all tight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Could be loose connections on the battery terminals / earth point and / or the starter motor connections - check these are all tight I've been saying this alot lately, but again +1 ^ aha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticktock Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I would be checking for loose connections or get a friend with a good battery to swap over and check if it starts any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobe17o Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 griffo 1997. You say to change a starter on a 2006 1.4 Diesel Fiesta is no prob? Could you explain how it's done please? Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffo1997 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Hard to explain for me bud but its at the front of the engine its 4/6 13mm nuts attaching the earths to the starter and 4x 13mm bolts attaching it to the gearbox plus disconnect the electrical connectors colour code these to make it easier when your putting it back together then it will pull straight out but its best doing it on a ramp i wouldn't try it on your drive lad hope this helps Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobe17o Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 It's definitely not at the front mate. It's behind the engine, between engine and bulkhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 It's definitely not at the front mate. It's behind the engine, between engine and bulkhead.So griffo the tech was wrong? Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobe17o Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Yep, griffo the Ford Technician is wrong I'm afraid. I think he may be getting his models mixed up! It's a 2006 1.4 Fiesta Diesel mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Not quite a ford tech at 17/18yrs old , still got a bit to learn. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobe17o Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Oh I see. I didn't realise he was only 17..... Doh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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