Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 99 1.8D Non starting diesel

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Thu 5 Feb 2009 19:39
99 1.8D Non starting diesel - 750007
Hi :

I wonder if anyone can point me in the right direction to sort out my 1999 Fiesta Diesel. 1.8 non turbo

The other half drove the car to the supermarket this afternoon , no problems until she tried to leave. It would not start , I found the diesel pump is turning but when turning over the engine there is no smoke at all.

Any thoughts where I should be looking for the problem please.

Phil
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Thu 5 Feb 2009 21:37
99 1.8D Non starting diesel - Peter.N.
Either there is no fuel getting to the pump - faulty stop solonoid or no 12v on it, or you have a massive air leak somewhere on the fuel feed. The worst case scenario is that the cam belt has slipped and broken the cam shaft, is it turning over faster than normal?
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Thu 5 Feb 2009 22:31
99 1.8D Non starting diesel - jayeastanglia
check the stop valve wire hasnt dropped off..it might be hard to see as the metal plate above the pump is in the way..also check the fuel pipe that runs across the front of the engine bay as this can chaff through causing a air leak....check the glow plugs are working...check for fuel at injectors..
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Fri 6 Feb 2009 17:51
99 1.8D Non starting diesel - 750007
Just to let you know , thought I would try to start this morning & damn thing started straight up , drove to work in Snow OK, left work at 9am in blizzard started again fine & drove home without missing a beat.

Now I wonder if its going to do it again.

Many thanks for all your help.
Phil
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