by simwalluk » Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:07 pm
hi all, finally an update.
took the main earth strap - under the driver seat off. cleaned it up, checked everything else and seemed ok.
now the cold weather has arrived, it wont start first thing. i have to charge my battery for about 40 mins to give it enough juice to turn over when cold.
still getting the problem of not turning over when engine is hot.
i guess the battery is duff now due to the amount of times it takes to turn the van over throughout the year - same battery is on when i bought it over a year ago.
battery doesnt actually hit fully charged! it sits around 12-13 amp on my gauge when charging and does not get any higher.
so firstly change the battery and get a new starter motor.
could anyone tell me if i have a DMF or SMF based on my report from etis?
Primary Features
Build Date: 30.06.2003
Vehicle Line: Transit 2000-2006
Cab Style: Regular Cargo Van
Series: 330L Series
Engine: 2.4L Duratorq DI (120/125PS)
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MT75
Drive: RHD RWD
Axle Ratio: 4.63
Emission: Light Duty Truck Stage III
Territory: (+)"GB"
Paint: Diamond White 73
Interior Colour: Dark Graphite
Interior Fabric: Stylize (-I-C)
Thats the details of my van, im at the stage now were i might just get a new starter and battery and then get shut of the damn thing. but i wont be happy to sell it on if the DMF is on the way out.
any other comments please.