Bad start and cutting out

[MJ80]

MK6 2.0 tdci fed
Last week the van had a starring problem which cleared up after 2 days, but it has started again.
When you turn the key it fires but runs really rough and feels like it wants to shake itself to pieces. Second try and it goes and runs fine. Sometimes it will start second time then the revs drop and it stops, accelerator has no effect.
I'm wondering if it could be the tensioner (was replaced 2 years ago) or if it is fuel issue.
The issue started last week when I was in the UK (warm start), drove back to Germany and it's been fine until this morning.
Any ideas?

[ian mk6]

I changed the fuel filter on mine the other day because of a really lumpy idle and loss of power. Has made a massive difference, might not be the cure to your problem but cheap to try and worth doing regardless.

[ned]

Get the codes read. N


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[the dutch guy]

go to the local ford stealership and get a ORIGINAL FORD tdci fuel filter. fill it with diesel before mounting.

[MJ80]

I'll go and empty the filter and see if it full of crap. It's genuine ford and only had 2500 miles on it. Fitted it just before the trip st the start of September.

[the dutch guy]

is it a tdDI or CI filter?

either way, check it and also look at the glass indicator if it is not red and if nothing is wrong then get the codes read.

[MJ80]

I think the glass indicator is long past functioning. I'll get some codes up asap
It is the tdci filter

[ned]

Bad start and cutting out most probably be 1 or more duff injectors, codes will confirm. Buy yourself a elm327 and download forscan its cheaper than paying a garage to read the codes. N

[the dutch guy]

Bad start and cutting out most probably be 1 or more duff injectors

like you know what you are talking about

[ned]

Bad start and cutting out most probably be 1 or more duff injectors

like you know what you are talking about

Aye 4 years of poor starting especially in winter and random cutting out every day 4 new cannons and fires into life instantly now and well erm.....the bugger don't half shift now N

[MJ80]

Code reader has arrived. I have plugged it in with forscan - I am confused as to which position the HS-CAN switch should be in as there is no way of telling as the sticker bears no relation to the orientation to the switch position. How can I tell which is correct.
Codes I have come up with are:
P0623
P0200
P1608
The van was difficult to start and ran rough before cutting out and is now sat refusing to start.
I emptied loads of crud out of the fuel filter which has only been on 4000 miles (genuine ford), checked air filter was dry
I'm thinking it is electrical

[ned]

P0200 Injector Circuit Malfunction
P1608 Internal ECM Malfunction

P0623 Ford Transit DTC Meaning

P Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems.
0 SAE - Generic
6 Vehicle Speed Control And Idle Control System
2 Cruise Control Servo Indicates Low
3 TFP Valve Position Switch-Drive Without Drive Ratio


Check the wiring from the pump especially where it goes behind/over the starter motor, you will need to remove the plastic cover of the wires and check each wire for chaffing/breaks. N

[MJ80]

I'll have a look and be back soon

[dougied]

see a lot about the Forscan and Elm327 these 327,s what one to buy please the wifi one of wired? and where can I download the Forscan i dont want a virus lol...

[ned]

Download forscan from the forscan website Scantool-direct.co.uk do the elm327 or amazon you need one for ford, Lincoln, Mazda.

I have the WiFi one but its personal choice. N