keaton23

hi there ive just fitted a 2.0 zetec in my mk 4 xr3i after a lot of hassle it finally starts. but after its reved a few times cuts out. this has only been happenin since i fitted the alternator. also if i connect the wire for the battery light it wont start at all.
Any ideas????

Fordmad!

Check the battey to see what your getting off that when its charging.

keaton23

Its charging fine has had new alternator and battery not long ago
pretty sure its going to have something to do with wiring, but all wires are on and in the right place

steve4i

you earth'd it too the gearbox properly?

keaton23

fink so have earth from battery to body then earth from gearbox and engine to body. then alternator and starter should earth through them right?

fordsod

Hi! Sorry a late reply. What ECU do you use this wire series?
Do you own the original fuel relay with cables?
I have my own similar project start-up yet but perhaps I start later this spring.

keaton23

using the zetec ecu and wiring loom just had to cut and join a few wires.
and yes using the original fuel pump relay.
good luck with yours mate

wedge07

you should have an earth from gearbox directly to battery mate, maybe the problem?

johnnysash

Yeah as wedge07 said. Quick fix to check will be to use a jump lead from your engine lifting eye to the battery negative terminal.