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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Anyone any good with cars?

I've got a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 bhp. It's Mark 3, 53 plate (although manufactured in 2004) and done 161,000 miles. It's recently had lots of work done (water pump, injectors replaced, auxiliary belt changed etc) and it suddenly threw up an EML and the glow plug light is flashing, it's running in limp mode. Ran diagnostic and got a fault code suggesting fuel pump/injector/cam malfunction. The mechanic said it was probably a blocked injector and I should just call it quits and sell it for breaking. I'm not convinced, I think it could be the camshaft sensor, is there an easy way to tell besides just replacing it and hoping for the best?

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By *anny PepperoniMan
over a year ago

Matlock


"Anyone any good with cars?

I've got a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 bhp. It's Mark 3, 53 plate (although manufactured in 2004) and done 161,000 miles. It's recently had lots of work done (water pump, injectors replaced, auxiliary belt changed etc) and it suddenly threw up an EML and the glow plug light is flashing, it's running in limp mode. Ran diagnostic and got a fault code suggesting fuel pump/injector/cam malfunction. The mechanic said it was probably a blocked injector and I should just call it quits and sell it for breaking. I'm not convinced, I think it could be the camshaft sensor, is there an easy way to tell besides just replacing it and hoping for the best?"

You lost me after "Anyone any good"

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

get the AA/rac/green flag to diagnose it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone any good with cars?

I've got a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 bhp. It's Mark 3, 53 plate (although manufactured in 2004) and done 161,000 miles. It's recently had lots of work done (water pump, injectors replaced, auxiliary belt changed etc) and it suddenly threw up an EML and the glow plug light is flashing, it's running in limp mode. Ran diagnostic and got a fault code suggesting fuel pump/injector/cam malfunction. The mechanic said it was probably a blocked injector and I should just call it quits and sell it for breaking. I'm not convinced, I think it could be the camshaft sensor, is there an easy way to tell besides just replacing it and hoping for the best?

You lost me after "Anyone any good""

Me To

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"get the AA/rac/green flag to diagnose it"

The fault code is non specific. It's already been diagnosed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would change the sensor.... to start before I go near fuel pump. .....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I would change the sensor.... to start before I go near fuel pump. ..... "

I don't think it's the pump in honesty, I guess I've got nothing to lose really as the sensor is a thirty quid part. I don't really want to sell it or break it, I love my car.

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

A quick check leads me to belive the CPS is electromagnetic, therefore, it should have a resistance you can measure with a multimeter across the connector pins/sockets, not sure what the resistance should be (on my merc it was about 700 ohms), but if it's open circuit (ie infinity ohms), then it's almost certainly faulty.

Have you tried new glowplugs too?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A quick check leads me to belive the CPS is electromagnetic, therefore, it should have a resistance you can measure with a multimeter across the connector pins/sockets, not sure what the resistance should be (on my merc it was about 700 ohms), but if it's open circuit (ie infinity ohms), then it's almost certainly faulty.

Have you tried new glowplugs too?"

Glowplugs were replaced just before Christmas. I love Monty the Mondy, but I don't think he loves me... lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it running OK? if not whats it doing?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone any good with cars?

I've got a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 bhp. It's Mark 3, 53 plate (although manufactured in 2004) and done 161,000 miles. It's recently had lots of work done (water pump, injectors replaced, auxiliary belt changed etc) and it suddenly threw up an EML and the glow plug light is flashing, it's running in limp mode. Ran diagnostic and got a fault code suggesting fuel pump/injector/cam malfunction. The mechanic said it was probably a blocked injector and I should just call it quits and sell it for breaking. I'm not convinced, I think it could be the camshaft sensor, is there an easy way to tell besides just replacing it and hoping for the best?"

Have you been on any of the for forums?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Is it running OK? if not whats it doing? "

It's running in limp mode so currently no turbo, but the eml will do that.

First start of the day I get a lovely puff of blue smoke but then it's fine. Other than having no guts it's running fine, just a bit costly.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Anyone any good with cars?

I've got a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 bhp. It's Mark 3, 53 plate (although manufactured in 2004) and done 161,000 miles. It's recently had lots of work done (water pump, injectors replaced, auxiliary belt changed etc) and it suddenly threw up an EML and the glow plug light is flashing, it's running in limp mode. Ran diagnostic and got a fault code suggesting fuel pump/injector/cam malfunction. The mechanic said it was probably a blocked injector and I should just call it quits and sell it for breaking. I'm not convinced, I think it could be the camshaft sensor, is there an easy way to tell besides just replacing it and hoping for the best?

Have you been on any of the for forums?"

Yes, everyone is a bit stumped but it seems a common fault.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If its starting OK its not going to be glowplugs

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If its starting OK its not going to be glowplugs"

I know that, they're new

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen


"If its starting OK its not going to be glowplugs

I know that, they're new "

Yeah, sorry, dumb suggestion - have you tried testing the CPS to see if it's open circuit?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If its starting OK its not going to be glowplugs

I know that, they're new

Yeah, sorry, dumb suggestion - have you tried testing the CPS to see if it's open circuit?"

Nope not tried that yet, will make that my next port of call.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If its starting OK its not going to be glowplugs

I know that, they're new

Yeah, sorry, dumb suggestion - have you tried testing the CPS to see if it's open circuit?

Nope not tried that yet, will make that my next port of call."

My experience shows non specific fault code, and no turbo was map sensor

Would help if you said what the code was

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

P0251

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"P0251"

Change fuel and air filter first ,

if still the same take it to a proper diesel engineer , that can fault find it correctly .

You will look at forums and get advice and spend loads of money before you get anywhere .

When I say diesel engineers I mean a proper diesel engineer. Rather than a mechanic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i love fords but the mk3 mondeo was a dreadfull piece of engineering.lovely looking car but has so many faults from injectors,fuel pumps,leaking rear light seals,door seals,bonnet catch setting off the alarm etc etc .get rid and get a mark 4

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By *etanreadyCouple
over a year ago

dover

hope this helps, but I have the same model mondeo as you and have had the same problems, bit to much to explain on here, you can ring me if you like

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"i love fords but the mk3 mondeo was a dreadfull piece of engineering.lovely looking car but has so many faults from injectors,fuel pumps,leaking rear light seals,door seals,bonnet catch setting off the alarm etc etc .get rid and get a mark 4 "

You've literally just described Monty

Would love a mk4 but money is a factor right now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"i love fords but the mk3 mondeo was a dreadfull piece of engineering.lovely looking car but has so many faults from injectors,fuel pumps,leaking rear light seals,door seals,bonnet catch setting off the alarm etc etc .get rid and get a mark 4

You've literally just described Monty

Would love a mk4 but money is a factor right now."

the mk4 is a great car so much better than the mk3 the engines are brilliant and dont have the injector,fuel pump problems.prices are starting to come down

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By *etanreadyCouple
over a year ago

dover

my mondeo has done 140,000 and apart from having to replace 2 injectors, which I think is the op problem, my mondeo has been very reliable,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone any good with cars?

I've got a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 bhp. It's Mark 3, 53 plate (although manufactured in 2004) and done 161,000 miles. It's recently had lots of work done (water pump, injectors replaced, auxiliary belt changed etc) and it suddenly threw up an EML and the glow plug light is flashing, it's running in limp mode. Ran diagnostic and got a fault code suggesting fuel pump/injector/cam malfunction. The mechanic said it was probably a blocked injector and I should just call it quits and sell it for breaking. I'm not convinced, I think it could be the camshaft sensor, is there an easy way to tell besides just replacing it and hoping for the best?"

Wouldn't have a diesel mondeo,they're good when they're good but very expensive when they've got a problem the injectors are usually a really big problem. Cut your losses it could get very pricey

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If the cam sensor is a grey colour connector replace it these were a commom problem if not at that milage id remove derv filter n check for metal particles in fuel sure sign pumps breakin down internally u can rule out injectors with a leak off check

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By *etanreadyCouple
over a year ago

dover


"Anyone any good with cars?

I've got a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 bhp. It's Mark 3, 53 plate (although manufactured in 2004) and done 161,000 miles. It's recently had lots of work done (water pump, injectors replaced, auxiliary belt changed etc) and it suddenly threw up an EML and the glow plug light is flashing, it's running in limp mode. Ran diagnostic and got a fault code suggesting fuel pump/injector/cam malfunction. The mechanic said it was probably a blocked injector and I should just call it quits and sell it for breaking. I'm not convinced, I think it could be the camshaft sensor, is there an easy way to tell besides just replacing it and hoping for the best?

Wouldn't have a diesel mondeo,they're good when they're good but very expensive when they've got a problem the injectors are usually a really big problem. Cut your losses it could get very pricey "

one injector set me back £125 +labour and vat total £225

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Anyone any good with cars?

I've got a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 bhp. It's Mark 3, 53 plate (although manufactured in 2004) and done 161,000 miles. It's recently had lots of work done (water pump, injectors replaced, auxiliary belt changed etc) and it suddenly threw up an EML and the glow plug light is flashing, it's running in limp mode. Ran diagnostic and got a fault code suggesting fuel pump/injector/cam malfunction. The mechanic said it was probably a blocked injector and I should just call it quits and sell it for breaking. I'm not convinced, I think it could be the camshaft sensor, is there an easy way to tell besides just replacing it and hoping for the best?

Wouldn't have a diesel mondeo,they're good when they're good but very expensive when they've got a problem the injectors are usually a really big problem. Cut your losses it could get very pricey "

Injectors were replaced, and the flywheel and gearbox was changed too as they are usually an issue. So theoretically it should just be the age/mileage type stuff. I had a petrol but it was costing me a fortune, I do 16 miles a day in school run alone x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If the cam sensor is a grey colour connector replace it these were a commom problem if not at that milage id remove derv filter n check for metal particles in fuel sure sign pumps breakin down internally u can rule out injectors with a leak off check "

Yup sensor is grey, just going to change it. Allinjectors clean, no fuel in the engine bay and all filters changed at Christmas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

forgot to mention that if your starter motor starts to break down its a sure sign your clutch is on the way out too.its around a grand to buy and fit a clutch in a mk3 which is why so many have seen the breakers yard early

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"forgot to mention that if your starter motor starts to break down its a sure sign your clutch is on the way out too.its around a grand to buy and fit a clutch in a mk3 which is why so many have seen the breakers yard early"

Starter motor replaced in November

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Honestly I've practically rebuilt the thing lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"forgot to mention that if your starter motor starts to break down its a sure sign your clutch is on the way out too.its around a grand to buy and fit a clutch in a mk3 which is why so many have seen the breakers yard early

Starter motor replaced in November "

when did u change the clutch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Honestly I've practically rebuilt the thing lol"

hope u did a better job than ford

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By *etanreadyCouple
over a year ago

dover

Have a Mondeo 53 plate 2.0 tdci Ghia X, like to get a 2.2 tdci 155 st in the stunning blue next, anybody had one of these?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You could try searching a ford forum as there should be many people willing to help you out

its a great invention is the internet lol

even a seccond look at your car from a different garage maybe

if you have had the car a while milage is nothing as long as you look after it

Craig

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Honestly I've practically rebuilt the thing lol

hope u did a better job than ford "

That would not take a lot, I left Ford dealerships in 2000 because the cars were so bad, I would never have another one

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By *etanreadyCouple
over a year ago

dover

When I purchased my Mondeo, it only came with one key, no wonder the dealer sold it to me £200 off the book price, Ford fleeced me £200 for a coded second key, daylight robbery.

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By *ecor atorMan
over a year ago

York


"Anyone any good with cars?

I've got a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 bhp. It's Mark 3, 53 plate (although manufactured in 2004) and done 161,000 miles. It's recently had lots of work done (water pump, injectors replaced, auxiliary belt changed etc) and it suddenly threw up an EML and the glow plug light is flashing, it's running in limp mode. Ran diagnostic and got a fault code suggesting fuel pump/injector/cam malfunction. The mechanic said it was probably a blocked injector and I should just call it quits and sell it for breaking. I'm not convinced, I think it could be the camshaft sensor, is there an easy way to tell besides just replacing it and hoping for the best?"

You're a girl,

How do you know all this?

Put the kettle on- 2 sugars,

There's a love lol

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By *ussexblokeMan
over a year ago

crawley

Typical mondeo. Sounds like a fuel pump issue to me. When pump goes it kills the injectors too. Scrapped a few of these now. Newest being a 2005 one

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"forgot to mention that if your starter motor starts to break down its a sure sign your clutch is on the way out too.its around a grand to buy and fit a clutch in a mk3 which is why so many have seen the breakers yard early

Starter motor replaced in November

when did u change the clutch "

The clutch is fine, was changed with the gearbox and the mass flywheel

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Anyone any good with cars?

I've got a Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 bhp. It's Mark 3, 53 plate (although manufactured in 2004) and done 161,000 miles. It's recently had lots of work done (water pump, injectors replaced, auxiliary belt changed etc) and it suddenly threw up an EML and the glow plug light is flashing, it's running in limp mode. Ran diagnostic and got a fault code suggesting fuel pump/injector/cam malfunction. The mechanic said it was probably a blocked injector and I should just call it quits and sell it for breaking. I'm not convinced, I think it could be the camshaft sensor, is there an easy way to tell besides just replacing it and hoping for the best?

You're a girl,

How do you know all this?

Put the kettle on- 2 sugars,

There's a love lol "

Shock horror, I'm a girl, and I know about cars! I also drive vans and lift heavy arse weights. I can also vote!

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By *ecor atorMan
over a year ago

York

Vote Bez lol

Hope you sort car out x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"forgot to mention that if your starter motor starts to break down its a sure sign your clutch is on the way out too.its around a grand to buy and fit a clutch in a mk3 which is why so many have seen the breakers yard early

Starter motor replaced in November

when did u change the clutch

The clutch is fine, was changed with the gearbox and the mass flywheel"

the mass flywheel is part of the clutch they are duel mass on mondeos

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By *otTheReal01Man
over a year ago

London


"I can also vote! "

What??? Women voting?!?! The next thing you know they'll be wanting to have sex for pleasure! The Empire will fall to chaos! We must stop these shenanigans at once!

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By *adyGardenWoman
over a year ago

LONDON (se)

Change the oil

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By *ursecretsshh13Couple
over a year ago

Nr Crewe

I gave good news and bad.

Mine has just had the same problem. It is a Mk3 ST with the 2.2 engine.

I reckon it's your EGR valve. The bad news is its bloody expensive. To swap it it's four nuts and a screw driver . Honestly it's dead simple

The good news, and you won't believe me  When you know which type of EGR valve you have. Go and get one from Jaguar,your Ford is the same as an X type and the part is about £100, cheaper.

Its what I did about 4 weeks ago.

Ps, you can get a fault code reader from eBay for£22, then you just Google the fault codes.

If this has been any help,PM me and i will talk you thru it.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

had one of these and it was a constant nightmare for dropping into limp mode turns out it was the injectors losing there code to the ecu £80 a time to have them re coded at local diesel fitters ford wanted £700 to change the lot ! luckily found a guy on a forum who could do the coding for £10 a pop on his lap top and do a proper diagnostic at the same time maybe worth trying rather than throwing money at gueses good luck .ended up bining mine for a huge loss after spending £1k + on it wouldnt have another if you gave it to me Fix Or Repair Dailey was spot on

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Change the oil"

Oil was completely changed with all the filters etc at Christmas. It's nowt to do with the oil.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"forgot to mention that if your starter motor starts to break down its a sure sign your clutch is on the way out too.its around a grand to buy and fit a clutch in a mk3 which is why so many have seen the breakers yard early

Starter motor replaced in November

when did u change the clutch

The clutch is fine, was changed with the gearbox and the mass flywheel

the mass flywheel is part of the clutch they are duel mass on mondeos "

Not on this one it isn't

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By *adyGardenWoman
over a year ago

LONDON (se)


"Change the oil

Oil was completely changed with all the filters etc at Christmas. It's nowt to do with the oil."

Was my useless input

Oil and filter change is all I know how to do lol

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