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Old 18-04-2011, 02:44 PM   #1
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Default WQ Fiesta starting issues

My girlfriends WP fiesta has an issue starting. It cranks normal, fires (sometimes) then dies. When it does fire it will run for a second but the electronic throttle pedal doesnt seem to be communicating with the throttle body, as in you pump the throttle within that second of run time but the engine does not rev.

It seems to be getting worse, yesterday it took 4 times to start other times it runs straight away. Anyone else had this?

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Old 18-04-2011, 07:44 PM   #2
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Default Re: WQ Fiesta starting issues

Yeh I had the exact same problem. Got worse as winter came. Turned put to be the battery which I knew was on the way out as it would crank slowly.

Replaced the battery late last year, and hasn't done it since.
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Old 11-06-2011, 11:03 AM   #3
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My girlfriends WP fiesta has an issue starting. It cranks normal, fires (sometimes) then dies. When it does fire it will run for a second but the electronic throttle pedal doesnt seem to be communicating with the throttle body, as in you pump the throttle within that second of run time but the engine does not rev.

It seems to be getting worse, yesterday it took 4 times to start other times it runs straight away. Anyone else had this?

Mine has started doing the same. Did you replace the battery?
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Old 16-06-2011, 04:03 PM   #4
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Default Re: WQ Fiesta starting issues

yep new battery, all good now
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Old 16-06-2011, 04:07 PM   #5
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Default Re: WQ Fiesta starting issues

My battery is 4 years old!!! must be getting near its used by date !!There is a later PCM calibration..It was installed in my WQ on tuesday, when it had its 40k service...
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Old 19-06-2011, 11:24 AM   #6
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yep new battery, all good now
Thanks. Off to replace mine. It's only lasted 5 years!
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