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#207 of 284 Re: [g2b] 2000 focus wagon SE by g2b Jan 15, 2009 (2:50 pm)
Replying to: g2b (Jan 06, 2009 7:24 pm) After reading the problems associated with lights not working and suspect grounding issues, i thought it would be wise to look there.   visually the battery connections looked good(no corrosion). Cleaned the connection to the auxillary ground wires to the negative post, loosing them and cleaning the ring terminal with a wire brush. I then looked for the chassis grounds. there were two wires with ring terminals (grounds) attached to the inner fender close to the battery but under the air cleaner box. I cleaned these using the same method. The headlight fuse has not blown since, it has been a week.
#208 of 284 2000 focus SE by bwa01 Jan 18, 2009 (10:32 am)
Hi, I have a 2000 focus in the last year my signal lights and hazard lights stop working from time to time, well they have not started working again and my inspections up in 2 weeks. Could it be the relay switch and if so does the one relay conrol both the signal lights and flasher?
#209 of 284 2000 focus SE by bwa01 Jan 19, 2009 (11:30 am)
and I forgot, if so where is this flasher relay excate location?
#210 of 284 Three electrical issues in seven months by Timdrivesaford Jan 26, 2009 (10:26 am)
Recently, my 2005 Focus SE died on me while I was out-of-town. It acted like it was a bad alternator when it conked out. The garage said the alternator was not charging, but when they got a new one from the parts store, THAT one didn't charge either. Finally, they got another to charge and I went on my way - $634 lighter.   This was the third time in about seven months I've had an auto-electric issue with this car. First time, the car wouldn't start and it appeared my battery was just bad. Atlernator tested fine, but this seemed odd.   About a month later, the car died again while I was driving. Couldn't find a problem, but the dealer said there was a blown fuse that caused the anti-theft function to lock-up. They also said there was a wire loose, but the evidence showed THEY had fouled that up. Last time I'm going to them.   Anyway, three instances since last summer. Very odd. I recently talked to a buddy who had similar problems. He said it turned out his idiot light had a short in it, and was causing his issues. He had the light and the whole circuit replaced and has had no more problems. When I think back, NO IDIOT LIGHTS HAVE COME ON!!!! This could be the problem with this car, and I'm going to have that checked out.   Has anyone else here heard of this? Sounds plausible.
#211 of 284 2001 focus lx problem by gabors Jan 27, 2009 (7:42 pm)
Hi!I'm really -really need some help.after years....My battery get discharged every second or third times during the night.does not idleing well, sometimes the engine cut off on low rpm.The headlight blinking,if its on,the vent rpm. changeing always.Changed battery,and alternator ,did not help!I took to the local dealer after a long time they could not find the problem.tryed other forums but notthing happened.Please help!Thank you for your effort!......Gabe Replies to this message: matsukes (Jan 28, 2009 2:51 am)
#212 of 284 Re: 2001 focus lx problem [gabors] by matsukes Jan 28, 2009 (2:51 am)
Replying to: gabors (Jan 27, 2009 7:42 pm) Have the GEM module checked! the GEM module controls all the electrical devices in your car as well as the lights in your dash, heating ect. when these go bad all kinds of problems happen!. You will be happy to know, that you can change this module yourself its not a hard job. GOOD LUCK!
#213 of 284 2001 fucus lx problem by gabors Jan 28, 2009 (6:10 am)
Thank you for the respond!Is the GEM still under current even if i turn it the key off?I asking because the battery get die sometimes if i live it the car for a few hours.something has to pull it the current bad and fast(sometimes just 1-2 hours enought to kill the battery)even if notthing is "ON" .Thank you!..........Gabe. Replies to this message: oldfordmech (Jan 28, 2009 5:11 pm)
#214 of 284 Re: 2001 fucus lx problem [gabors] by oldfordmech Jan 28, 2009 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: gabors (Jan 28, 2009 6:10 am) Info only, The GEM is a ( generic electronic module ) that only supplies the ground to many electrical items in your car but not all items. To find a short that would drain a battery in 2 hrs, do the following, disconnect the batt ground from the batt, if you have access to an amp meter (not volt meter) connect it in series between the neg batt post and the neg cable, unplug under hood light if you have 1 . every thing turned off and doors closed, your amp meter should not read over 0.5 or 1/2 amp. If it going to run the battery down in 2 hrs it will arc like a welding cable,if it does arc,start taking out fuses 1 at a time and test cable for arc, if strong arc still remains after all fuses removed, then remove the pos red wire from the alt and test for arc at neg post again, You may also have a fuse box under the hood with high amp fuses in it. If you do start there. let me know what you find. Cliff
#215 of 284 2001 focus lx problem by gabors Jan 28, 2009 (8:01 pm)
Thank you Cliff!Look like on the weekend i gonna have time to do it!I keep it post!
#216 of 284 2001 focus lx problem by gabors Jan 28, 2009 (8:20 pm)
Hey!Can i use those popular digital multimeters(cost about 10$-15$) is it gonna do the same job ?Thanks!

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