Barry Cade Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 My mini Mondeo has started giving me a bit of grief after 2 trouble free years.. first a bust CV boot.. sorted but you have to do them from the other end, and now its telling me it needs an oil change. it doesn't, but wont reset.. Code P068a, won't go away, and now engine malfunction and no matter what its 12 degrees outside.. All pointing to a low voltage issue somewhere. ruled out the battery and the earths under the airbox. cleaned up all the battery terminals and maxi fuses. Changed the ECM relay. . Still starting and driving same as it ever did, but this is really bothering me. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 11 hours ago, Barry Cade said: My mini Mondeo has started giving me a bit of grief after 2 trouble free years.. first a bust CV boot.. sorted but you have to do them from the other end, and now its telling me it needs an oil change. it doesn't, but wont reset.. Code P068a, won't go away, and now engine malfunction and no matter what its 12 degrees outside.. All pointing to a low voltage issue somewhere. ruled out the battery and the earths under the airbox. cleaned up all the battery terminals and maxi fuses. Changed the ECM relay. . Still starting and driving same as it ever did, but this is really bothering me. Shit like that annoys me, much prefer an obvious fault. Services of a good auto electrician are money well spent sometimes but it’s often a case of finding someone with the right kit and knowledge, not some bloke in a shed that is used to fitting spotlights to an Ital. Barry Cade and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 7/6/2022 at 8:56 AM, sierraman said: Shit like that annoys me, much prefer an obvious fault. Services of a good auto electrician are money well spent sometimes but it’s often a case of finding someone with the right kit and knowledge, not some bloke in a shed that is used to fitting spotlights to an Ital. Spent a bit more time on it today, and did sum lernin about P068a.. Put the O silly scope on Forscan and watched the voltages. Its dropping to 9.5v at the ECU on startup 😯 10.2v at the battery.. that would explain a lot! I can't believe how well it starts and have never had any "normal" low battery symptoms.. new one on it's way from Tanya. Need to code it in with Forscan. It tells me battery life is 69%.. P. S .. The battery is the original... from 2013.. sierraman and warren t claim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out Run Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Did a back box delete like the cool kids, just now. AnnoyingPentium, Cord Fourteener and warren t claim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 On 7/7/2022 at 8:29 PM, Barry Cade said: Spent a bit more time on it today, and did sum lernin about P068a.. Put the O silly scope on Forscan and watched the voltages. Its dropping to 9.5v at the ECU on startup 😯 10.2v at the battery.. that would explain a lot! I can't believe how well it starts and have never had any "normal" low battery symptoms.. new one on it's way from Tanya. Need to code it in with Forscan. It tells me battery life is 69%.. P. S .. The battery is the original... from 2013.. Brand new battery fitted today, and..... Still exactly the same . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 10 hours ago, Barry Cade said: Brand new battery fitted today, and..... Still exactly the same . Probably telling you to suck eggs here but have you told the car it’s had a new battery on Forscan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 1 hour ago, sierraman said: Probably telling you to suck eggs here but have you told the car it’s had a new battery on Forscan? yup, battery monitor reset. I'm going to delve into the PCM later.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Its looking very much like the ECU is the cause. Bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/9/2022 at 8:09 PM, Out Run said: Did a back box delete like the cool kids, just now. Is yours the petrol and has two exhausts standard? My racing diseasel comes with just the one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I don't know if this has been discussed before, but what is the 1.6Tdci like for driving and reliability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 My sister had a 13 Focus with the 1.6 tdci engine and it was reliable and economical for her. No experience of that engine in a Mondeo but I'd imagine them to be quite sluggish,especially taking off from a junction or roundabout when you'd need a bit of pep. Probably decent enough, but personally I'd look for the 2.0 tdci,much better suited to a Mondeo. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 17 hours ago, artdjones said: I don't know if this has been discussed before, but what is the 1.6Tdci like for driving and reliability? Good. It’s the 8 valve one, completely redesigned from the old 16v in the Mk2 Focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, sierraman said: Good. It’s the 8 valve one, completely redesigned from the old 16v in the Mk2 Focus. Does it drive ok as the Mondeo is a fairly big car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Mondy passed yesterday warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 29 minutes ago, artdjones said: Does it drive ok as the Mondeo is a fairly big car? I think so, rides well, handling is as good as you’d need it to be. It replaced the 1.8TDCI, again not as quick as the 2.0 but I’d say go on condition as loads of these Mk4 are starting to look ropey or done stupid miles. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 It's to replace the Mégane. If I can find a decent Mégane I'll probably buy it, but also thinking about alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 On Saturday night a friend phones me asking about what to look for regarding Mk4 Mondeos as he's going to look at one. I'm surprised as he owns a Golf R and ask him why he is after an eleven year old Mondeo. He replies that it's not for him but for Liam. I scratch my head as to who this Liam is and then it comes to me, Liam is his 18 year old nephew who passed his test earlier that week. For some reason his nephew wants a Mk4 Mondeo as his first car! I give he the best advice I can under the circumstances and an hour later I'm asked to go over to his house and appraise the Mondeo Liam has bought. I turn up to find that he's scored a 100,000 mile Mk4b 2011 Titanium X in 2.0 diesel flavour with all the toys for £1800. Other than a scratch in the OSR door it's a straight old thing. Fitted with Converse and heated/cooled seats and I'm impressed. Sadly the trip around the block I got of its proud new owner didn't go according to plan. The back box decided to part company with the rest of the exhaust meaning I had to detach it from the mountings and lob it in the boot. Having said that, it wasn't a great deal more noisy without it! Dead_E23 and Cookiesouwest 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Not many about with only 100k, nearly all the ones I see have done 200k minimum. A good one is few and far between now which is probably testament to the car in a sense that they will take a kicking and still keep ticking. I’d consider a Mk5 when they are disposable money but thinking the Mk3 Focus looks a bit more durable. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Bought some Demon Shine, I’m not one for polishing cars, lot of elbow work if I’m honest so this stuff appealed. Looks good I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Estates are much more expensive than the hatch - top spec ones seem to command a premium but many seem overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 4 hours ago, sierraman said: Bought some Demon Shine, I’m not one for polishing cars, lot of elbow work if I’m honest so this stuff appealed. Looks good I think... Looks shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Bren said: Estates are much more expensive than the hatch - top spec ones seem to command a premium but many seem overpriced. Especially given most Mk4 are on their last legs, durable car but everything wears out at some point. Wouldn’t bother with the top spec ones, especially anything ‘enthusiast’ owned you’ll find they want a million quid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 6:45 PM, sierraman said: Especially given most Mk4 are on their last legs, durable car but everything wears out at some point. Wouldn’t bother with the top spec ones, especially anything ‘enthusiast’ owned you’ll find they want a million quid for it. I’ll take £25k for mine. Much less than a million quid 👍😜 warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175400016289 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 8/30/2022 at 10:29 PM, warren t claim said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175400016289 Even with the miles, that's a tidy run about for 500 quid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Following the trip up to Northumberland and back, Management has decided the Mondy must stay on fleet. The new to me Audi has to go instead. I have explained to her about the potential borkage from the auto box, but she still wants it kept. Fraz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 I’ve been considering selling mine recently however when it comes to it, I can’t find anything else I actually want. The mondeo is such a good all round car for what I do just now. I suspect it’s going to stay. Cookiesouwest and warren t claim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Think I’ve had my money’s worth from that filter... Liggle, Fraz and warren t claim 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 warren t claim, Cookiesouwest, yes oui si and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out Run Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 1:40 PM, Fraz said: Is yours the petrol and has two exhausts standard? My racing diseasel comes with just the one 2.2 diesel, mate. They come as standard. Fraz and warren t claim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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