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2004 cmax 1.8 zetec only starts when throttle pumped

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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Default 2004 cmax 1.8 zetec only starts when throttle pumped

as above not my car a mtes but he has to pump the throttle whilst crancking engine over for it to start
any ideas
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Is it a diesel?
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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no petrol
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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bump................
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Try disconnecting the throttle position switch then see if it goes.
I had this years ago on a zetec and it was that,I think it gives a false reading to the ecu or something.
Otherwise get the codes read first,it could be literally anything,low fuel pressure,dodgy crank /cam sensor,injector,fuel pump,wiring.
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