Ford Focus zetec 1.6 petrol - Ford Focus engine warning light - egg smell

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Mon 27 Jul 2015 14:26
Ford Focus zetec 1.6 petrol - Ford Focus engine warning light - egg smell - MJJ23

Hi all,

first time on here cars booked into mechanic tomorrow but was after second opinions. We drove back just about last night after smelling eggy smell, we had windows open but thought it was from outside not sure now as after the warning light flashed on the dial. After consulting manual it said reduces speed only stop and call for help if the light stay on permantently - it didnt so we just about got home driving slowly and strugglibg up some inclines. Does this ring bells with anyone out there? i just did cursory search and cat convertors problems popped up....i hear these can be bit pricey... heres hoping!?

MJ

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Mon 27 Jul 2015 15:01
Ford Focus zetec 1.6 petrol - Ford Focus engine warning light - egg smell - elekie&a/c doctor
Cat failure is usually the result of another fault,not the cause.I suspect you have a misfire fault ,which is often coil,plugs or Ht leads on these.This corresponds with the lack of power.
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Mon 27 Jul 2015 15:44
Ford Focus zetec 1.6 petrol - Ford Focus engine warning light - egg smell - MJJ23

thanks so much... my mechanic is usually very good, it was overdue a service my won fault really! lets hope its not too bad and not too expensive! cheers

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Mon 27 Jul 2015 19:53
Ford Focus zetec 1.6 petrol - Ford Focus engine warning light - egg smell - Railroad.
A flashing MIL means the ECM has detected an engine misfire. Ignition coil faults are common in these and may be your cause.
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