Ford Fiesta - 2011 Ford Zetec 1.25 engine hunting - light now on

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Tue 24 May 2016 09:53
Ford Fiesta - 2011 Ford Zetec 1.25 engine hunting - light now on - E39mad

Our 1.25 Zetec (2011) has done 33000 miles and following a recent Trust Ford service starting hunting. We run it on Shell V power as get better mpg.

The engine management light has now come on.

Ford want £78+ VAT just for the diagnostic before doing any work.

What are the points to check please before shelling out stupid money.

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Tue 24 May 2016 10:16
Ford Fiesta - 2011 Ford Zetec 1.25 engine hunting - light now on - KenC

I am not sure what an "Engine Hunting Light is" can you elaborate please

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Tue 24 May 2016 10:19
Ford Fiesta - 2011 Ford Zetec 1.25 engine hunting - light now on - E39mad

To confirm - the engine was "hunting" at idle - revs rising and dropping and now some weeks later the Engine Management Light is now on

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Tue 24 May 2016 11:57
Ford Fiesta - 2011 Ford Zetec 1.25 engine hunting - light now on - Railroad.
Basic checks first. Check for intake manifold vacuum leaks. Split hoses are very common on these engines.
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Tue 24 May 2016 14:02
Ford Fiesta - 2011 Ford Zetec 1.25 engine hunting - light now on - Cyd

Yes, check for vacuum leaks.

Also get Torque free on your phone and a compatible bluetooth OBD2 adaptor for 20 quid or so. Then you can read the codes yourself, which may yield a clue whre to look

or, use a small independant garage, £30 plus vat is more like it. Maybe less if they get the work after.

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Tue 24 May 2016 17:04
Ford Fiesta - 2011 Ford Zetec 1.25 engine hunting - light now on - elekie&a/c doctor

Check the oil filler cap on the engine is fitted correctly and secure.

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