chris301up Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just a quick question I have been having starting problems with my 2008 Mk6 Fiesta 1.4 TDCI. When cold the glow plug warning light rarely illuminates (seems to be quite a common issue) but then it takes many, many turns of the engine before it finally starts. I have done the dashboard self-test and all warning lights are working as they should, removed the glow plug relay, checked it and that is fine, so I suspect that one or more of the glow plugs could be the issue? I know access to allow checking of these can be made by removing the air cleaner, but what I really want to know are these removable without removing the inlet manifold? I have searched on-line but cannot really find any answers to this, and the Haynes Manual I have only give basic details on how to access them. I does however mention that the inlet manifold should be removed to gain better access. Before I investigate further can anyone advise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1tch Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Its probably a bad injector which leaks off too much fuel meaning that the pump can't provide enough pressure in the system to start up - suggest perhaps a leak off test on the injectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris301up Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks for the information and I'll bear that in mind. I will say I have no problem starting when the weather is warmer, even just a little! I still need to know more about glow plug removal first before looking elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Yes you can remove glow plugs without inlet manifold coming off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris301up Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks for that. I will have a look at them over the weekend if the weather improves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1tch Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 It will also mean you can check over the injector seals - they usually have issues sealing after a while which will make a 'chuffing' sound, you can also check around the injector to make sure there isn't any diesel around the base of the injectors either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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