I have a 1.6TDCI Auto C Max (04 model) that I bought about 3 weeks ago, 29,000 miles approx. For past 2 days I got the impression that it was mis-firing first thing in the morning. Tonight whilst driving home from work, another driver informed me I had black smoke billowing out from exhaust. As the journey progressed, I realised that I was losing power, and with car in neutral and foot full to the floor, only 3,000 rpm could be achieved. On the motorway I couldn't achieve much more than 50mph.
Once home, I left it an hour or so, and then went and tried agian, this time, full revs available when applying full throttle.
I am an AA member and have them coming round to give me a diagnostic, and I also have a 6 month warranty from the garage. Hopefully repairs should be covered.
Any ideas out there as to whats wrong?
UPDATE:
AA came and did diagnostic check. Result was a
"P1000 Manufacturer Specific Fault"
It wouldn't erase. The car is now going to my local Ford Dealer for a diagnostic check / investigation at a cost of 85 GBP plus VAT. After that I have to find out if the faukt discovered is covered on my flimsy warranty. AA guy said in his experience it was most likely to be the Exhaust Gas Recirc Valve (EGR) getting coked up and jammed open.
I have heard people say diesels make black smoke, its normal. I don't acll the big black sooty patch on my driveway normal.Edited by: garyf
Once home, I left it an hour or so, and then went and tried agian, this time, full revs available when applying full throttle.
I am an AA member and have them coming round to give me a diagnostic, and I also have a 6 month warranty from the garage. Hopefully repairs should be covered.
Any ideas out there as to whats wrong?
UPDATE:
AA came and did diagnostic check. Result was a
"P1000 Manufacturer Specific Fault"
It wouldn't erase. The car is now going to my local Ford Dealer for a diagnostic check / investigation at a cost of 85 GBP plus VAT. After that I have to find out if the faukt discovered is covered on my flimsy warranty. AA guy said in his experience it was most likely to be the Exhaust Gas Recirc Valve (EGR) getting coked up and jammed open.
I have heard people say diesels make black smoke, its normal. I don't acll the big black sooty patch on my driveway normal.Edited by: garyf