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Do I have an issue starting?

Guzzilazz
Guzzilazz
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Hi all,

My lovely Focus has behaved "outside normal" twice in the last 5 days.  Car hadn't been used Wednesday-Friday, and when I got in first thing it seemed to crank for probably 3 times the normal length of time.  I paid it no attention, other than filing it away, and since the car was in for annual service yesterday I mentioned it then, and was told basically no fault found.  I was happy with that, but surprised when it was the same this morning.  It seems to crank for about 3-4 seconds (very lively cranking), long enough to make you think it isn't going to start...

Nothing in the info display on the dash...

 

 

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    the nice cold weather we have at the moment makes cars a little longer to start at times. so nothing to worry about :smile:

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    Couldn't be the battery could it?  If your not driving it much it might not be getting a chance to recharge.  My ageing focus (2008 diesel), fires up with very little cranking even this morning in the extreme cold.

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    It cranks like mad and just takes a while to fire, the dealer tested the battery on Monday as I'd reported last week's incident.  I'll keep an eye on it

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    I had one of these moments myself but all my displays went blank whilst trying to start. I have started making sure the air-con, rear screen heater isn't on when starting, seems to have made a little difference, unless it was a coincidence. I also start with the clutch pedal pressed down.

     

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    Ecoboost 1.0 doesn't have a choice... unlock car, sit in seat, clutch in, press button... 

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    Being a Titanium you've probably got lights, wipers, climate control etc coming on while trying to start though?  I always thought it was a bit weird it doesn't wait until the engine starts to switch auto items on on the Mk2.  Maybe try switching those off before you next leave the car for a few days?  Have you got a dashcam with 'park mode' at all?  Anything left plugged in lighter socket?

    Mine can be a bit slow to start on a Monday as I don't use it on weekends and often only do a few miles on a Friday, but soon picks up after a short drive.

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    I don't believe the issue can be associated with power consumption as the starter spins very quickly... It's just firing that is delayed. 

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