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#21 of 286 Ford Focus zts 2002 by allsixfeet2005 Jul 08, 2006 (5:01 am)
I am having trouble, I think, with the electrical system. The initially the battery corroded and i replaced it with a used battery. it then started, but after a few days, would not start, just got clicking. it stalled, then shut off and i had to have the car towed. i then took it to pep boys and had a diagnostic done, i thought it mighht be the alternator (sp?). it wasn't, so i purchased a brand new battery. started driving it, the battery light went on almost immediately, and while i was able to get the car home, the next day when i started, and moved it, the battery light came on again, and it stopped. clicking. i had it towed home. i started the car every day for a week, but did not move it. yesterday i went to start it...clicking. it won't start.   i may need to take it to the dealership for repair, but wanted to know if anyone hs had this problem and may know what it is. thanks. Replies to this message: swbranno (Jul 08, 2006 2:02 pm) twax (Jun 20, 2007 7:18 am) peardream (Jul 17, 2006 7:53 am) mykey (Oct 25, 2006 8:52 am) lunachick13 (Dec 30, 2007 11:26 am) mickeymouse2 (Dec 30, 2007 12:13 pm)
#22 of 286 Re: Ford Focus zts 2002 [allsixfeet2005] by swbranno Jul 08, 2006 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: allsixfeet2005 (Jul 08, 2006 5:01 am) Did you find the fix? I have a 2002 SE seems to have the same problem... Replies to this message: twax (Jun 20, 2007 7:18 am)
#23 of 286 Re: Ford Focus zts 2002 [allsixfeet2005] by peardream Jul 17, 2006 (7:53 am)
Replying to: allsixfeet2005 (Jul 08, 2006 5:01 am) I'm not sure if this will help any of you, but I've had a similar problems about 3 times. I own a 2000 Focus ZX3. When this problem comes up, it seems that I have trouble starting it about a week in advance, and then the car just dies. I've found that it's the ignitor coil pack. Every time I've had this problem, if I replace the coil pack, it works like a charm for about a year or so. The part is only about $38 and is so easy to replace yourself. It does seem to drain on the battery so I had to replace it once I bought one with a warranty just in case the problem arose again. I was also able to exchange my faulty coil pack once free of charge, because it had been under a year. Has anyone else had this problem? I am sure there is a root problem but paying $38 yearly doesn't seem like too high of an expense to me.   Let me know if any of you have the same problem.
#24 of 286 Electrical Problem? by dionjen Jun 18, 2006 (6:08 am)
My 2000 Focus won't start. When I put the key in the ignition and the door is open, the chime starts. When I turn the key to start, nothing happens except that the chime is now a continious sound. No dashboard lights come on and the engine does not even make a whisper of a sound. I have checked the battery and the fuses and they are all OK... even the radio plays. Does anybody know what is happening? Replies to this message: pjohn1 (Sep 05, 2006 3:50 pm) dionjen (Sep 06, 2006 4:08 am) silemgomez (Sep 16, 2006 5:11 am) silemgomez (Sep 16, 2006 5:20 am) and 1 more... rwgreenberg (Oct 21, 2006 4:37 pm) moparman52 (Oct 24, 2007 4:37 am)
#25 of 286 Re: Electrical Problem? [dionjen] by pjohn1 Sep 05, 2006 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: dionjen (Jun 18, 2006 6:08 am) My 2000 has the same exact symptoms as that which you describe...it won't start. NO fan, no lights, no blinkers, no dashboard lights, and a chime that won't stop, and when the key is turned to start the engine...nothing. Have you had any leads as to what caused this problem Replies to this message: dionjen (Sep 06, 2006 4:08 am) silemgomez (Sep 16, 2006 5:11 am) silemgomez (Sep 16, 2006 5:20 am) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 16, 2006 3:30 pm) rwgreenberg (Oct 21, 2006 4:37 pm)
#26 of 286 Re: Electrical Problem? [pjohn1] by dionjen Sep 06, 2006 (4:08 am)
Replying to: pjohn1 (Sep 05, 2006 3:50 pm) Check all the fuses inside the car. If none is blown, check under the hood, there are more fuses.. check if one of them is blown. If it is a fuse, replace it.. otherwise it could be a relay. If it keeps on blowing the fuses, then it might be your starter that shorts out when it gets hot. Hope this helps. Replies to this message: silemgomez (Sep 16, 2006 5:11 am) silemgomez (Sep 16, 2006 5:20 am) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 16, 2006 3:30 pm)
#27 of 286 Re: What causes starter to short out?Electrical Problem? [dionjen] by silemgomez Sep 16, 2006 (5:11 am)
Replying to: dionjen (Sep 06, 2006 4:08 am) We are having a similar problem with our 2000 zx3. You seem to know your stuff and we would appreciate your input
#28 of 286 Re: What causes starter to short out?Electrical Problem? [dionjen] by silemgomez Sep 16, 2006 (5:20 am)
Replying to: dionjen (Sep 06, 2006 4:08 am) We are having a similar problem with our 2000 zx3. You seem to know your stuff and we would appreciate your input. The starter will get stuck and keep turning making a horrible screeching sound. Logically we turn the car off and the starter keeps turning but eventually stops and that's when the car won't start at all and needs a tow. We had it into the mechanic once who said the start shorted out. Now it happened again last night, another tow, who knows what the machanic will tell us today. What might cause this shorting out????? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 16, 2006 3:30 pm)
#29 of 286 Re: What causes starter to short out?Electrical Problem? [silemgomez] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 16, 2006 (3:30 pm)
Replying to: silemgomez (Sep 16, 2006 5:20 am) Sounds like a bad starter relay that won't "let go" of the current once you release the key....or a bad ignition switch would do the same thing...the last remote possibility, which would be rather odd on this new a car, is a worn ring gear on the flywheel that is chewing up and finally catching the pinion gear on the starter motor.   Some vehicles also have very critical "starter alignment" with special bolts or spacers. So a poor installation could also cause this.
#30 of 286 Re: Electrical Problem? [pjohn1] by rwgreenberg Oct 21, 2006 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: pjohn1 (Sep 05, 2006 3:50 pm) Had similar problem. It was the starter.

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