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Ford Focus 1.8 - No boost, code P0380 glow plugs #

Posted by John Moutrey on November 3, 2011, 1:37 pm

Year of Manufacture *: 2006
Engine Size and Code *: 1.8
( Optional ) Scanner Used: snappy
( Optional) Fault Codes: P0380

car is very flat and in limp mode but only code that appears is PO380 which relates to glow plug circuit have heard about problems with earths etc but not found any corroded in eng bay any advise on common problems

Thanks

Re: ford focus diesel no boost

Posted by Kevin Apps <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=UKAT2589' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 3, 2011, 4:04 pm, in reply to "ford focus diesel no boost "
Kevin Apps

John.

What test,s have you carried out so far ! Have you tested the glow plugs?

Kev.

Re: ford focus diesel no boost

Posted by Mark Carter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=UKAT1428' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 3, 2011, 4:49 pm, in reply to "Re: ford focus diesel no boost "
Mark Carter

There goes another one

Modern cars, Its all wizardry and witchcraft

Re: ford focus diesel no boost

Posted by john moutrey <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=UKAT5180' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 3, 2011, 4:56 pm, in reply to "ford focus diesel no boost "
John Moutrey

new glow plugs fitted all ok why would glow plugs cause loss of power anyway ?????

Re: ford focus diesel no boost

Posted by Pete Mutlow <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=UKAT1569' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 3, 2011, 6:36 pm, in reply to "Re: ford focus diesel no boost "
Peter Mutlow

Good question that John! I have heard/read somewhere that engine management faults can throw up this code when in fact the problem has nothing to do with glow-plugs.

So I reckon you and I plus a few more I guess, are going to learn something shortly

Regards

Pete M

Re: ford focus diesel no boost

Posted by Mark Carter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=UKAT1428' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 3, 2011, 7:10 pm, in reply to "Re: ford focus diesel no boost "

Hi John,

>>> new glow plugs fitted all ok why would glow plugs cause loss of power anyway <<<

Sit down with a beer

and list all the things that glow plugs are used for on the modern diesel.

Then think what the effect would be on those systems if the plugs did not work.

Lastly think of the modern ECU as fitted to the vehicle and its various control strategies.

Put 2+2 together and see what you think.

Regards Mark.

Sorry there are no prizes for the right answer as I have eaten all of them

Modern cars, Its all wizardry and witchcraft

Re: ford focus diesel no boost

Posted by Tony Ludford <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=UKAT5539' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 3, 2011, 9:15 pm, in reply to "Re: ford focus diesel no boost "
Tony Ludford

I'm sure it's already within this forum why the glow-plugs failing will cause a loss of power.

But if you search, you may find it useful to search on info regarding particulate filter regeneration....

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