Posted November 29, 2019. Modern DI diesels don't need plugs to start until well below 0c, they're mainly used for emissions reduction and a smother idle now. It's the old IDI's that needed plugs to start even in fairly mild temps. The light also has no relation to the plugs, they stay on long after the light has gone out. The remote start for preheating the cab or the heated steering wheel (for goodness sake) wouldnt be needed if Ford had retained the Ceramic heater in the Diesel. Those with the MK1 Kuga Diesel will have the best heating system in then Kuga, almost instant heat after start up. Kuga Titanium X Sport 180 Manual (AWD), Magnetic (with a few extras). Engine Cranking, No Start 1. Low Fuel Pressure. If your Kuga isn’t getting enough fuel, or any fuel at all, it may have a bad fuel filter or a bad 2. Ignition Issues. One of the most significant issues that will cause a vehicle to crank but not start are ignition 3. Engine Timing. If the My ford Kuga suddenly have trouble starting. When in the car need to press the key fob to open twice and then pres power start button twice before start. then the radio and aircon panel lights keep flashing and also keep saying key not detected and also the alarm light keep flickering. Gallagher99. FORD SENIOR /SPECIALI 4,310 satisfied customers. Ford Kuga: Ford Kuga 58 reg. NSF wheel bearing replaced at. Ford Kuga 58 reg. NSF wheel bearing replaced at the same time showing Power steering malfunction and ABS, ESP H/B lights, ---- and no speedo … read more. Ford Kuga Auto Start / Stop. Auto start / stop is an fuel saving economy feature of the Ford Kuga. The auto start / stop ‘A’ symbol illuminates when the engine shuts down or when there’s a message. For further information on the start stop system, or if your Ford Kuga start stop system is not working, see Ford Kuga start stop not working. The first thing to try would be disconnection of the battery for 30 minutes and let all modules power down and then see what comes back. 2015 Kuga Titanium 2.0 150 Manual, Black, 18" Wheels, Appearance Pack, Detachable Towbar with Ford Dedicated Electrics, Retro Fitted Sync3 with 3.4 software, F12 maps. MrG_67. If they don't have 12 volts then the starter itself is o.k. If the large wire does not have 12 volts then there is an issue with the vehicle battery, battery cable, or connection. If the smaller wire does not have 12 volts then there can be a fault with the ignition switch or starter relay that has to be replaced. 9KozND.