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Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

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#136 of 486 Re: 2002 Ford Focus Electrical Problem? [lheffe] by hault

Jan 04, 2008 (4:32 pm)

Replying to: lheffe (Jan 03, 2008 9:30 am)
There was an updated ignition lock cylinder that was suppose to solve the key problem. I have encountered the electric problem with dash gauges going wild, but mine is usually the battery cable working loose and battery not charging. Corrosion on battery terminal has to be cleaned at least twice a year. It's caused by the way Ford grounds the electrical system. I have a 2000 since new. I consider it an average car. Will be passing it on to children.

#137 of 486 This Time a Real Electrical Problem by ravenman

Jan 08, 2008 (11:11 am)

Thanks, Mickeymouse2, I now have nice 15 Inch rims I purchased new off of the internet for $500 each along with a new set of 185 65s. The vehicle rides MUCH smoother.
 
Before changing wheels and tires, I hit a rather hard bump with my 2000 Focus wagon and suddenly lost most of the dash lights. I still have the odometer and the warning lamps, but can't see the speedometer, gas gauge temperature etc. Also, the gear shift lamp is now out. I noticed one of the fuses is labelled "Electronic modules, instrment cluster" but that fuse appears to be ok. Does anyone have any idea what may have broken or came loose when I hit the bump? The owners manual just says to take the car to the dealer when the instrument lamps need changing.
 
Thanks,
 
Rick

#138 of 486 Re: This Time a Real Electrical Problem [ravenman] by mickeymouse2

Jan 08, 2008 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: ravenman (Jan 08, 2008 11:11 am)
How mechanically inclined are you. To change the dash lights or check if the master plug if it came loose removal of the dash cluster is necessarry. Undoing the mounting bolts for the steering colum to get the wheel out of the way ect. Sure you want to tackle it?

#139 of 486 Funny Electrical Problems??? by gembot

Jan 10, 2008 (4:24 am)

Hi, ive just purchased a 2001 Focus Zetec 1.4. I had it a week no probs at all. During the 2nd week I had a new stereo fitted to it as the car came with the standard tape player unit. It seems that Since i've had this fitted half of my electrical things have stopped working. They didn't stop as soon as it was fitted, it seemed to be about a week or so after. My Back windscreen wiper and the first setting of the front wipers doesn't work, the front and back heated windscreens don't work(the lights on the switches don't appear when pressed), the interior light (i've had the bulb out and tested and it works fine), the electric door wing mirrors have stopped and the noise when you leave your lights on and get out of the car has also stopped working. The cigarette lighter and the air con and circulation switches all seem to be in fine working order and all the dashboard lights and headlights and things are all fine, it's just strange that half of the things should stop working. I have checked all the fuses in tghe space behind the glovebox and none seem to be blown and there doesn't appear to be anything wrong with the relay switches? Does any one have any suggestions?? Please help. Thanks

#140 of 486 Re: Funny Electrical Problems??? [gembot] by mickeymouse2

Jan 10, 2008 (5:47 am)

Replying to: gembot (Jan 10, 2008 4:24 am)
When you say you checked the fuses, just looking at them doesn't cut it. You have to verify power is going through them with a test light with the key on. If I was you, ask the place that installed your radio if they will do a courtesy check to see if it is something related to the radio install. With that many failures, it sure sounds like a blown fuse. However, some of the things you listed are not fused sepperate from the component mentioned and may just be a new failure. Good luck.

#141 of 486 Re: Funny Electrical Problems??? [mickeymouse2] by gembot

Jan 14, 2008 (5:55 am)

Replying to: mickeymouse2 (Jan 10, 2008 5:47 am)
Hi, we checked all the fuses again and they don't seem to be the problem. I have looked into this further and there appears to be some fault with something called a gem unit?? Have you heard of these and is it a common thing to go wrong with Focuses?? My car is one of the very few that was built with this on and it is a rare part as they were built for only 3months with this specific unit so i think im going to struggle getting a new part and then pay a fortune for it, just wondered if you could give any more advise and maybe save me some time and money. Sorry to bother you again.
 
Thanks

#142 of 486 Re: Funny Electrical Problems??? [gembot] by mickeymouse2

Jan 14, 2008 (6:57 am)

Replying to: gembot (Jan 14, 2008 5:55 am)
Sorry never heard of it. Not sure where you found out about this gem unit problem. If Ford does use this type of thing, its a first I have heard of it. I suggest at this point to get a proper diagnosis from Ford. In my experience, Ford has always been straight forward on their designs and electrical systems. If your failure of only one function of your rear wiper, dome light, light buzzer ect is managed through some type of control modual, I would be very surprised!!

#143 of 486 Re: Funny Electrical Problems??? [mickeymouse2] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 14, 2008 (12:36 pm)

Replying to: mickeymouse2 (Jan 14, 2008 6:57 am)
Generic Electronic Module --- GEM --- not sure what it controls though. I thought the keyless entry/power locks, etc. But whatever it does, there seems to be a lively business in used ones on eBay. Still investigating functions.....

#144 of 486 elctrical problems by dpez19

Jan 21, 2008 (7:11 am)

on my ford focus my rear wiper wont work, the intermittent wiper doesn' t work, heated front and rear windscreen doesn't work, interior light doesn't work. does anyone have any suggestions as to what can be causing this and any solutions

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