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Hi everyone! I have a 2015 mk5 Mondeo 2.0 diesel, which I have serviced regularly at the Ford dealers for 7 years. Since I'll be keeping it, I would like to save money where I can and I started servicing the car myself. Now the problem is that I get this "SERVICE" message every now and then...

Evening, all. Just over a week ago, I purchased a second-hand, '11 plate, 1.6L Petrol Ford Focus 1.6L Ti-VCT, from a local, highly-reputable, family-run garage. With little over 66,000 miles on the clock, a full-service was carried out, and MOT test performed (and passed, with no advisories)...

I bought a Focus Mk3 automatic 63-plate last month. Great car, great condition, very low mileage, fun to drive; my wife (2nd driver) happy too! I'm figuring out Ford naming conventions: for this car, 'automatic' = 6-speed auto transmission DPS6 according to Ford ETIS data. (Is this what I see...

Hello all, I have a an '05 plate Mondeo Mk3 Titanium 2.0L TDCi Duratorq (130) with 107k on the clock. Recently bought it (private sale) and only has 1 concerning fault that I am wanting an experienced opinion about. I'm no mechanic and only go as far as to undertake my own small servicing and...

Hello all, I have a an '05 plate Mondeo Mk3 Titanium 2.0L TDCi Duratorq (130) with 107k on the clock. Recently bought it (private sale) and only has 1 concerning fault that I am wanting an experienced opinion about. I'm no mechanic and only go as far as to undertake my own small servicing and...

Hello I would appreciate any advice as to what maybe wrong with my van. The orange coil light came in the dashboard, van lost power then completely stopped. It will not start at all now. It is a 51 plate 2002. I had two seperate diagnostic tests done by two different mechanics, one came back...

Hi all! I have problem with my FF mk1 1.8tddi car- when I have over 1800-2000 rpms engine stalls and enter emergency mode (blinks glow plug lights), after about 2 seconds in off position i can start it again. It's not happening allways but most of times... I connected car with cpu and it gives...

Hi Guys, just testing the water here to see if theres any demand for this modified USB cable, I appreciate some of you will know this is a simple modification for someone to DIY who is technically minded and confident soldering/tinkering with electronics, however there are people out there who...

Hi Guys, just testing the water here to see if theres any demand for this modified USB cable, I appreciate some of you will know this is a simple modification for someone to DIY who is technically minded and confident soldering/tinkering with electronics, however there are people out there who...

Hi Guys, just testing the water here to see if theres any demand for this modified USB cable, I appreciate some of you will know this is a simple modification for someone to DIY who is technically minded and confident soldering/tinkering with electronics, however there are people out there who...

Good evening everyone, I've just joined the forum, so apologies if this post is in the wrong location. I'm hoping for some expert help with an issue with my Mondeo TDCi 2.0 Estate (2005 Mk3 model). Was just driving home and noticed the glowplug light flashing. Didn't think much of it until I...

Hi all, I have found this one on aliexpress. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Ford-VCM-OBD-Diagnostic-Interface-freeshipping/520736210.html It seems to be kinda crack version of the original Ford tool. Do you advise me to get one? Thnks. D.

Morning Guys, I am looking for the pinout of the OBD diagnostics port under the drivers side dash on my '06 TDCI and google has been rather unhelpful. i was wondering if anyone has a wiring diagram or pinout that they could either send me or point me in the right direction. i am trying to see...

Hi sorry for my initial post to be a question but was just wondering if the 2002 Ford Focus Zetec 1.4 CL OBD port below the steering wheel is OBD or OBD2? Just bought the car and the previous owner mentioned the ecu light occasionally came on when it was cold (also noted in the mot). Want to...

Hi all Anyone have any experience of these. I been on the market for laptop based diagnostic/testing software that will do specific code reading/diagnosis, live reading recording and possibly component activation on my '08 Kuga 136. Car Mechanics Magazine did a few reviews of marque-specific...

Hi all, I currently run a 1997 Fiesta 1.3. Very recently my temp gauge was going higher than normal and as a result I flushed the rad and engine and fitted a new thermostat. However, the next morning I noticed the gauge was advising me that the engine was warm even though it had stood all night...

Hi all, This is my first time writing on a forum. (although i've read plenty before) but please be gentle I have a 2004 Focus 1.8 tdci 115ps so much has gone wrong with her in the past and me and my dad have sorted her out however.......... Recently the turbo gave up on me and once again we...