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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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I recently bought a 1.8 tddi Focus 51 reg, Previous owner has put a switch in for the glow plugs but turns over just takes a while to start. Any suggestions
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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hes done what?
just take it off, dont do any DIY bodge on them, just fix what ever is broken to ford standard lol
if its sluggish to start the glow plugs would be my first suspicion.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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If it turns out to be the diesel pump then I think I have a spare one if you require
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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A switch in for the glow plugs WTF

There timed on a relay and would only work if it below like 4 degree's or something like that

Some people are unreal

Hope you fix it properly fella
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