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#237 of 286 06 FOCUS SIGNAL FLASHER? by matr2 Jul 05, 2009 (8:55 am)
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? Replies to this message: csmchugh (Jul 05, 2009 10:35 am) pf_flyer (Jul 05, 2009 2:23 pm)
#238 of 286 Re: 06 FOCUS SIGNAL FLASHER? [matr2] by csmchugh Jul 05, 2009 (10:35 am)
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. Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Jul 05, 2009 2:23 pm)
#239 of 286 Re: 06 FOCUS SIGNAL FLASHER? [csmchugh] by pf_flyer HOST Jul 05, 2009 (2:23 pm)
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!
#240 of 286 Re: Focus problems [sandy18] by robfla Jul 10, 2009 (6:25 pm)
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.
#241 of 286 No crank, no click, good battery. by rinse Jul 11, 2009 (7:33 am)
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? Replies to this message: mickeymouse2 (Jul 13, 2009 7:57 am) rinse (Jul 13, 2009 2:10 pm)
#242 of 286 NO CRANK by oldfordmech Jul 11, 2009 (6:17 pm)
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 Replies to this message: rinse (Jul 13, 2009 8:22 pm) mecnc (Oct 10, 2009 9:18 am)
#243 of 286 Re: No crank, no click, good battery. [rinse] by mickeymouse2 Jul 13, 2009 (7:57 am)
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. Replies to this message: rinse (Jul 13, 2009 2:10 pm)
#244 of 286 Re: No crank, no click, good battery. [mickeymouse2] by rinse Jul 13, 2009 (2:10 pm)
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.
#245 of 286 Re: NO CRANK [oldfordmech] by rinse Jul 13, 2009 (8:22 pm)
Replying to: oldfordmech (Jul 11, 2009 6:17 pm) LoL! Good point. Its a 2004 Ford Focus ZX3. I tried replacing the ignition switch already. Was actually my first thought. My mechanics took out the starter in order to check the inline fuse easier. That is fine. However, today i noticed that I am not getting a ground to the ground connection that goes to the starter. There is s ground that comes from the ignition coil housing. At the housing there is ground, but after the connector there is no ground. Should I have ground there even though its not connected to the starter? Im grasping at anything at this point. Replies to this message: mecnc (Oct 10, 2009 9:18 am)
#246 of 286 headlight replacement on 05. by the_mage Jul 16, 2009 (8:16 am)
Hey all, My 05 focus headlight is out. Drivers side. I can just get my hand in there on an odd angle and can grab the bulb but cant turn the bulb (arthritis strikes again!)   Is it normally a hand turn thing? I think it should be, most cars are. Any tricks to get the stubborn thing to turn? , and which way?? the manual is not clear.. When standing in front of the car looking in at the engine does it turn, top to the middle of the car or top the the outside towards the fender?   Thanks in advance .. Brian.. Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Jul 16, 2009 12:00 pm) katbar (Jul 21, 2009 7:59 am)

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