Problems with the 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI engine

[Mastervest]

My little 1.4 TDCI Ford Fiesta has this strange place in my heart, and you can call me a mug if you want. No matter how much I try, the engine will never stop giving me the willies. It briefly entered limp mode yesterday and is now hesitant to load. Thirty miles later, after restarting the car, I made it home, but the underlying hesitation in acceleration remained. Just what is it? Additionally, I need a specific component—a bolt located on the underside of the rocket cover/air induction unit. Despite being the eighth owner, I've only ever used one of the two 8mm socket bolts that are on the back of this.

[Wordcar]

Do some research on the Ford-Catcar part.to determine if they are identical, or to simply remove the old one and measure it with a gauge. Get the diagnostic codes for the limp mode using an OBD2 reader or forscan.

[Wordcar]

Ford - Catcar.info

[Nekomp]

Is it possible to remove the current bolt and bring it to your nearby B&Q to check if one of their "standard" metric nuts will fit? The thread count might not be standard, though, in terms of turns per millimetre. They should work with any old bolt if their pitch is 1.75. In such case, you'll have to consult catcar for the 7-digit Ford part number known as the finis code.data, as petesford has previously stated up there. Gather your vin number and input it into catcar.enter your vehicle's information to retrieve version-specific data. To switch to English from Russian, go to the page's top right and click the American flag.

[Nekomp]

Post back and we'll do our best to walk you through the limp mode if you're interested in learning more about it.

[TigerDrummer]

Does the vehicle have any codes that have been scanned? To guide you in the correct way, there might be some codes that are still pending.

[Nekomp]

Achtung, spoiler! Despite what some may say, any obd reader will not be able to read Ford codes. You will need to invest in a dedicated device.

[Nekomp]

Amazon.co.uk : OBD II scanner

[TigerDrummer]

No matter the manufacturer, a generic code reader can read all powertrain (Engine and Transmission) codes. When the OBD2 standard was first introduced in the US in 1996, that was its entire purpose.

When it comes to modules like airbags, anti-lock brakes, and others, you'll need a tool that can communicate with data specific to the manufacturer.

Due to the engine-related nature of the issue, a generic reader should suffice.