i'd get ford to update the software tbh if there is warrenty left on the car demand they do it there and then and dont leave till they have.
Not that I'd be that quick to get the software updated, the last software update they put on my 2.2 TDCI destroyed all 4 injectors.
its around 43500miles... I don't know where I read this, but is there some sort of goodwill thing from Ford to replace borked injectors on cars under 45K?
I should mention that the idle isnt lumpy all the time, just it's happened 2-3 times in as many days now and I'm naturally a little concerned!
The ECU controls the calibration of the injectors and the new software update screwed the calibration destroying all 4 as once miss calibrated they won't come back...or at least thats how it was described to me.
Over the last few days the idle when engine is cold has become a bit lumpy. This goes away after it's been running for a few mins.
Now I'm conscious of injector failures with these engines are a known problem, even more so because I have a tuning box fitted (a few months ago). However, I recently added a bottle of Wynns (I think) diesel injector cleaner as it was suggested by a friend as being a good idea to prolong the life of the injectors.
Was wondering if any of you have had lumpy idle issues when using these kinds of additives on a mondy or any other car, or whether I should start saving for a not unsubstantial repair bill It's a tad inconvenient that the fuel economy is so good on the car, I'll have to do another 550-600 miles before I can refuel with fresh diesel!
It's the 130bhp mondy if that helps diagnosis... though I might take it into a friendly local garage for a check-up next weekend.
Turbo electrics like to desolder themselves, even new units.I'll have a go at running on cold idle without the tuning box tomorrow morning.. and no spark plugs i'm afraid.. diesel Cheers for the advice - maybe it just needs an "Italian tune-up"... I've been driving about rather gently over the past few weeks.
43k seems too low for the engine to have developed injector problems. Have you checked the condition of the glow plugs and also tried running it cold without the tuning box connected?
edit: spark>glow