My transit only starts useing easy start but not for long

[Pikeonhisbike]

I have a ford tourneo minibus it has a 2.0l TDCI engine... I brought the van and it was running but the next day I went to start it and it didn't start, shortly later I found a can of easy start in the van and found it would only start useing it, but it will only run for a few seconds... Any ideas on what this could be? Cheers

[joinerman]

No fuel in the tank or not getting through to the injectors don't keep using the sniff, it will ruin your engine.

[ned]

You need to get it plugged in and see what codes come up.
It could be anything, no fuel, blocked filter, dead injectors, dead crank position sensor, broken wires ect ect ect. N

[knobby1]

It could be anything, no fuel, blocked filter, dead injectors, dead crank position sensor, broken wires ect ect ect. N

All these are standard equipment on a Mk6 TDCi aren't they Ned..!?? Ford has a part number for them too..

Lord Knobrot

[Pikeonhisbike]

You need to get it plugged in and see what codes come up.
It could be anything, no fuel, blocked filter, dead injectors, dead crank position sensor, broken wires ect ect ect. N

Iv changed the crank position sensor today and charged the battery and its Still not running, when it does start the engine sounds sweet but then cuts out... Could it be something as simple as a blocked filter?

[ned]

It could be any thing, it sounds fuel related but it how much do you want to spend swapping parts, try a new ford 2micron fuel filter just make sure you fill it with clean diesel before fitting pour the contents of the old filter into a clean bowl and check for swarf and metal filings.

Having it plugged in to retrieve error codes will point you either to or very close to the fault. N

[Pikeonhisbike]

It could be any thing, it sounds fuel related but it how much do you want to spend swapping parts, try a new ford 2micron fuel filter just make sure you fill it with clean diesel before fitting pour the contents of the old filter into a clean bowl and check for swarf and metal filings.

Having it plugged in to retrieve error codes will point you either to or very close to the fault. N

Ned...I love you! I done what you said and Got a new fuel filter and filled it up with new diesel, fitted it and it starts first time straight away now and drives perfect! cheers mate

[ned]

Happy to help Did you empty the old one, bet if you cut it open it'll be blocked solid I change my fuel filter every 5k or 6 months N

[knobby1]

I change my fuel filter every 5k or 6 months N

Good advice that..! Cheap insurance.

Lord Knobrot

[ned]

I change my fuel filter every 5k or 6 months N

Good advice that..! Cheap insurance.

Lord Knobrot

Cant take any risks with this super reliable engine That reminds me I must change the oil. N

[karl]

I change my fuel filter every 5k or 6 months N

Good advice that..! Cheap insurance.

Lord Knobrot

Cant take any risks with this super reliable engine That reminds me I must change the oil. N

[karl]

injectors are fooked or the pump even both

[knobby1]

injectors are fooked or the pump even both

Yep...probably both..!

Lord Knobrot

[andz327]

injectors are fooked or the pump even both

Yep...probably both..!

Lord Knobrot

injectors are fooked or the pump even both

Guys come on he's done the filter and it's starting and running mint let him be happy........ For the little time he's got

[knobby1]

For the little time he's got

Ppffftttt..LOL..

Lord Knobrot