My 1997 MK5 Ford Transit 2.5 Tdi Starts, will not go above idling, and when trying to it suddenly stops, and the ECU lights up.

Oil light = wrong/old oil installed or fuel in the oil.
White smoke is usually head gasket coolant leak.
Ford Transit or LDV ... which is it?

Get the fuel pump and the fuel injector checked.

Well every car made does this if driven long and far enough.
they ALL DO, and is not dreaded, it is expected,
belts, hose,fluids ,brakes, battery,,tires , alt and starter. (short lives)
fail. most never ever last the life of whole car. ever.
if you change that trend lets get rich> no? *a 500k mile ALT"
no no no, 12vdc is noT charging ever, 13-15vdc is charging
and 99% of DIY never read the service manual step 1.
remove NEG battery lug first or BOOM ,
or blow up the HUGE ALTERNATOR FUSE.
also some cars the PCM is the regulator and can fail too
and some have 3 fuse for the ALT, 1huge 2 small. we test them all first skipping not one.

ive no clue what is a
Transit? a FORD VAN? a MK5 VAN? WITH 15 ENGINE OPTION NEW, EUROPE.
EVEN BI-FUEL ENGINES, GAS AND DIESEL .
is it so hard to type FORD as they have other funny cars in EUROPE with that funny model name. SINCE 1965
no country told
no engine told , 100 TO 250 AMP ALT , FOR SOME ENGINES.
some have dual batteries and Dual ALTERNATOR OPTIONS NEW.

OUR PARTS HOUSE HERE HAS TO PARTS FOR IT.
SO WHERE ARE YOU, AFTER ALL PARTS AND MANUALS ARE FIRST BY COUNTRY . FOR SURE EASY TO SOURCE.

THE PROBLEM IS:
BLOWN FUSES, WHY NOT CHECK THEM ALL
AND THE 100 AMP ONE TO ALT NOT BLOWN.!!!!!!
AND IF THE SELLER OF NEW ALT SHOWS REGULATOR IS IN PCM THAT TOO CAN BE BAD.
AS CAN WIRES TO IT. .
WE CAN NO SEE YOUR VIN
NOR SEE UNDER THAT HOOD (BONNET?)
WHAT IS THERE IS ANYONE'S GUESS. SO FAR.

I GUESS ENGINE THERE
Alternator for FORD Transit Mk5 Van (V184, V185) 2.4 TDCi 03.2004 - 05.2006 (137 hp Diesel) H9FA HAS ON BOARD V.REGULATOR
SORRY NOT DOING ALL 15 ENGINES ME EVER.
IF YES FUES IS BLOWN
OR BUYING WRONG ALTERNATORS, FOR 14 OTHER WRONG ENGINES. OUCH.

which mark version /model /year transit van do you have

most starter motors for the ford transit diesel or petrol
show pictures as only two bolts to hold them on
between exhaust and motor/gearbox housing

Ford Transit Starter Motor Starter Motor For Sale New and Used

this one with three bolts may be a bit of a problem


FORD TRANSIT MK3 MK4 MK5 2.5 D Di TD 2.5 DIESEL NEW RMFD STARTER MOTOR 86-00

i have a mk5 2.5 di ford transit 1997 my ignistion light does not come on checked relay and fuse both ok battery fully charged dont know what to do

check your breather for a restriction or the filter may be plugged

wam the car up, disconnect the idle speed control valve wiring plug (idle control valve sits on top of the throttle body) then set the idle to 700rpm with the grub screw stop just above where the throttle cable fits to the throttle body. Reconnect theidle control valve and you're done. It may take a few k's driving for the ECU to relearn the new throttle stop position. The idle speed control valve is only used by the ECU to add idle speed when extra load is put onto the engine such as power steering or air con use, the base idle is set mechanically on the old falconns.

Set your idle speed to mfg recomindation if that doesnt help check the dash pot that is what keeps the engine from stalling at sudden speed reduction

MIGHT be the tps
The TPS is sensitive to heat, moisture and vibration leading to the failure of some units. The sensor is a sealed unit and cannot be repaired only replaced. A TPS may fail gradually leading to a number of symptoms which can include one or more of the following: -

• Poor idle control: The TPS is used by the ECU to determine if the throttle is closed and the car should be using the Idle Air Control Valve exclusively for idle control. A fault TPS sensor can confuse the ECU causing the idle to be erratic or "hunting".

• High Idle Speed: The TPS may report faulty values causing the engine idle speed to be increased above normal. This is normally found in conjunction with a slow engine return to idle speed symptom.

• Slow engine return to idle: A failing TPS can report the minimum throttle position values incorrectly which can stop the engine entering idle mode when the throttle is closed. Normally when the throttle is closed the engine fuel injectors will be deactivated until a defined engine RPM speed is reached and the engine brought smoothly to idle speed. When failing a TPS will not report the throttle closed and fueling will continue causing the engine to return to idle very slowly.

• Engine Hesitation on Throttle Application: The TPS is also used by the ECU to determine if the driver has applied the throttle quicker than the Manifold Air Pressure sensor can read. The fueling is adjusted acordingly to cope with the sudden increase in air volume, however a faulty sensor can cause the ECU to ignore this data and the engine will "hesitate" when applying the throttle. In extreme cases with the engine at idle, a sudden application of full throttle can stall the engine.

• Engine Misfire: A fault TPS can report values outside the deined acceptable range causing the ECU to incorrectly fuel the engine. This is noticable as a slight misfire and can trigger the misfire detection software and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) light on the dashboard. Extreme cases can cause excessing misfires resulting in one or more cylinders being shut down to prevent engine and catalytic converter damage.

[edit] Manual recalibration In all cases a manual recalibration of the TPS may resolve the issues at least on a temporary basis. To recalibrate the TPS: -

1. With the engine off, insert the key and turn the ignition to position 2 (On) without starting the engine.
2. For MEMS-equipped cars (S1), quickly press and release the accelerator pedal several times (at least 5, but to be sure 8 or 9) using as much of the throttle travel as practicable. This will trigger the ECU into the closed-throttle reference learn algorithm, which has it looking for the lowest measured static throttle position (the closed position). The throttle position calibration is a fixed definition from this point.
3. Turn the ignition off, remove the key and wait for the ECU to power down (about 30-40s).
4. Start car as normal.

adj idle with cable adj thanks Trevor