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Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

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cigar lighter, by oldfordmech
Jun 14, 2009 (6:35 pm)
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OK Pay Attn;
 
Do u have any other thing that runs off 12 volts ( phone charger,dvd player.work light, ect ? ) if u do, see if any of yhese work in cig outlet, if they do then u have a bad heater elem. the part u light your cig with. if they don't work u have 1 of 2 pos problems. 1. a bad fuse, test with a 12 volt test light. if all fueses test good, reach behind lighter outlet,unplug pigtail ( it pushes on ) stick your test light into this pigtail end, it should light,if it does, unscrew the back of thr lighter outlet, it's like a can that screws onto another smaller can, replace with new socket. if u do all this and u need more help just shout. Cliff
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Cigarette lighter inop by shardie
Jun 28, 2009 (8:23 pm)
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I have a '01 Focus wagon, the cigarette lighter does not work. I have checked the fuse, it is fine. I have taken the wires of the back of the plug, checked for power, no power there. I checked for power at the fuse location. Did not get any power there. Is there some type of relay? Or other fuses in line?
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06 FOCUS SIGNAL FLASHER? by matr2
Jul 05, 2009 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: stephanie82 (Apr 30, 2009 4:37 pm)

i HAVE A 06' FOCUS W/ A SIGNAL SWITCH PROBLEM. IT JUST STARTED BLINKING FAST WHEN TURNING RIGHT. USUALLY THAT MEANS A SHORT OR BAD GROUND SOMEWHERE OR YOU JUST REPLACE THE SIGNAL FLASHER. WHERE IS THE FLASHER? i'VE TAKEN THE COVER OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, I HEAR IT BUT DON;T SEE IT. HAS iT CHANGED SHAPE? OR IS IT SOMEWHERE ELSE?
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Re: 06 FOCUS SIGNAL FLASHER? [matr2] by csmchugh
Jul 05, 2009 (10:35 am)
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Replying to: matr2 (Jul 05, 2009 8:55 am)

You may not have a short or wiring problem.
The quickly flashing signal is also the typical warning sign that one of the signal lamps are blown out.
I don't recall if the blown lamp is on the same side as the quick flashing, but you can start checking there.
These are much easier to change out than anything in the steering column.
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Re: 06 FOCUS SIGNAL FLASHER? [csmchugh] by pf_flyer HOST
Jul 05, 2009 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: csmchugh (Jul 05, 2009 10:35 am)

Yea, that was my first thought as well... burned out bulb.
 
Start with the simple first!
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Re: Focus problems [sandy18] by robfla
Jul 10, 2009 (6:25 pm)
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Replying to: sandy18 (Oct 14, 2008 12:37 pm)

My 2007 focus sedan had issues with all the dash lights and guages quit working, coming on and off while driving. Dealer replaced a wiring harness and mentioned something about the brake pedal. Has worked fine ever since. My car is still under warranty. Hope this info helps.
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No crank, no click, good battery. by rinse
Jul 11, 2009 (7:33 am)
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A few days ago my car worked fine. Then I went to start it, and nothing. The car wont respond to jumping. The battery is fine, putting out 12.4-12.5 volts. I hace power to radio, dome light, and parking lights. Key turns fine, but i get no dash lights, no key in ignition dinging. I have good power to starter and alternator, but no click. I have been tracing wires for days. relays and fuses are good. Any advice?
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NO CRANK by oldfordmech
Jul 11, 2009 (6:17 pm)
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WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON ? Your key operates a pinion gear that moves a rod up & down. This rod is connected to your ign switch that is mounted to your steering col down below your dash panel. With that said, remove trim panel under column and lower steering column ( 4 nuts ) to gain access to switch & wiring. Check for any burnt wiring at ign sw. When you turn key to start pos a small (14 Ga) wire should get hot. (test with 12 volt test light) this wire goes to your starter relay on starter or fender well. It sounds like you have a bad ign switch. do these test and let me know. Cliff
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Re: No crank, no click, good battery. [rinse] by mickeymouse2
Jul 13, 2009 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: rinse (Jul 11, 2009 7:33 am)

Sounds like a bad maxi fuse for the ignition or main power supply. If I remember right it is either a 80 amp or 100 amp fuse in your power distribution box. Use a test light and verify power going to each side of the fuse. You might not be able to tell if it is blown by just looking at it. No dash lights when key is turned on indicates no power from ignition or mechanism is failing to turn switch ect. Most of your maxi fuses have power going through them even when key is off. If I had to bet money, check the main fuse.
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Re: No crank, no click, good battery. [mickeymouse2] by rinse
Jul 13, 2009 (2:10 pm)
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Replying to: mickeymouse2 (Jul 13, 2009 7:57 am)

Thanks for your advice. The fuses are all good, but I am not getting power to all of them, including a main power fuse. I found an inline 150 amp (i know it sounds crazy) but even it is good. Power goes into the ignition relay, but nothing comes out. Tried switching it with the other one, and still nothing. My two mechanics are baffled (working pro-bono thank goodness) and I am stumped as well. Know of any other inlines besides between the alternator and starter? Maybe the ignition cylinder? Key turns fine though.

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