Ford Focus Hard to start.

powerk New User Sep?23,?2012,?10:14?AM Post #1 of 8 (94 views) Shortcut Hello, I have a 2005 Ford Focus SE, 2.0 L, 72k Miles, About a month ago it started taking 7 secounds or more of cold cranking to start, hot it's fine, and once it starts it runs fine. Thanks, Charlie

powerk New User Sep?23,?2012,?10:27?AM Post #3 of 8 (86 views) Shortcut No lights on. If the preasure bleeds off would that be a fuel pump or is there a seperate regulator?

Discretesignals Veteran / Moderator Sep?23,?2012,?10:42?AM Post #4 of 8 (69 views) Shortcut There is also a TSB out for your symptoms. Might be a good idea to perform the TSB first if the software isn't at that revision level. TSB 06-8-14 05/01/06 HARD START/LONG CRANK FORD: 2005 Focus ISSUE Some 2005 Focus 2.0L automatic transmission equipped vehicles may experience longer than expected cranking times followed by poor, rough run-up during a start procedure. If this condition only occurs intermittently, reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM). ACTION Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B42.8 and higher or B43.1 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the B43 CD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website. WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up on your threads when a problem is resolved.

powerk New User Sep?23,?2012,?10:50?AM Post #5 of 8 (61 views) Shortcut Would I have to take it to the dealer to check the upate or could, say, Advance Auto Parts check that for me?

Discretesignals Veteran / Moderator Sep?23,?2012,?11:00?AM Post #6 of 8 (51 views) Shortcut You would have to take it to the dealer or a shop that has the capability of programming the computer in your vehicle. Usually if there is a TSB and your symptoms match, the TSB should be performed first. I am not going to guarantee that is going to fix your problem. If it is a software bug though, replacing parts is going to be a waste of time. The fuel system on your vehicle is returnless. If you have fuel pressure drain back, it could have a bad check valve in the fuel pump. Another possibility is a fuel injector leak. If there was an external leak, say fuel line, you would probably smell it and see gas puddles on the ground. To determine if you have an injector leak or fuel pump check valve leak, you would have to isolate them by using a shut off valve. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up on your threads when a problem is resolved. (This post was edited by Discretesignals on Sep 23, 2012, 11:01 AM)

powerk New User Sep?23,?2012,?11:16?AM Post #7 of 8 (46 views) Shortcut The problem just started, I'm thinking it's not the update. It doesn't start loaded up when hot, so sounds more like your first guess, fuel pump, I'm sure the pump is not serviceable, which means a assembly? I will have to get my hands on a gauge and test pressure. Thanks for your help. Charlie p.s. I will let you know.

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