First class tutorial man. I wish every vehicle issue could be explained with this ease and understanding with such professionalism. High 5 and thank you. I believe this has resolved my issue with the problem being in the electrical part of my switch in the collum. I love the part showing how to engage the starter through the relay pin. Now I can still drive until I can get a new switch
Thank you, so much for this video. I know you posted it 3 years ago, but I just now needed it. My sons car decided not to start one day, and this video was spot on in order to troubleshoot it. It turns out that the ignition switch is bad. I verified by jumping it out. Started rite up. Ty, Ty, TY!
Can you please help me? I swapped the fuses like you did. However, my issue is that my car will start cold, it will start with almost no hesitation and I can go for a drive, etc., but then after reaching normal operating temperature and when I'm done, if I shut my car off, wait a minute, 2 minutes, etc., any really length of time, the car will refuse to start on. Luckily, I was able to visit a shoppe and they did a diagnostics test. The reading stated that "battery voltage too low" accompanied with B1318-20 CMDTCs. Should this try to be cleared and is there any way to do it on an Ancel 310 OBD2 scanner or will a big machine have to clear it? I have done several research and cannot find the answer nor the reasoning behind this chaos. Parts that have been replaced: Starter Alternator Battery (after even getting told from AutoZone that the battery was good and having it tested, I was advised by a shoppe mechanic to let them know it appeared it wasn't holding charge; I did a battery swap yesterday and today after driving 90 minutes, I tried to turn it back on after 3 or 4 hours of the car being off, and the car would not turn on; at the auto shoppe yesterday when I saw the mechanic, the battery was probably at 12.9V or so and then when I tried to turn it on, it would drop down to 12.6 or so and fluctuate around those lower numbers, hesitant to turn on) Serpentine belt (this came shredded off roughly a few weeks ago, appears it just gave out) Thermostat (from an incident that I had with the car overheating in January or so) Crankshaft position sensor Lower radiator hose (hose blew off from overheating in January or so) ---To be replaced and I understand these are not necessarily relative to ignition but , I'm at a full tune-up already so no harm no foul, right? Camshaft position sensor Ignition coils Spark plugs MAF sensor (under warranty) CAI filter Really looking for answers and hope, running out of thoughts and my mind is going nuts. Could it be open circuit? I don't know what else to do. Appreciate anyone who can help and get down to the bare bones of this, happy to send a tip as well (also subscribed). Thank you.
I have a nearly identical issue. Starts fine if the engine's cold (sitting for a few hours), but if I turn my car on shortly after reaching a destination (ex. turning the engine off to get gas, then turning it on when I'm done) it struggles to turn over. The only difference with my car is that, for now, it still starts eventually. Just takes 10-15 seconds and getting worse. I'm taking it to the shop on Friday because I have no clue what it could be. 2008 Focus.
Great information! I'm going to test everything tomorrow. I had an intermittent start issue. Now it's to the point that it won't start at all. I've replaced the start switch on the steering column. Still having the issue. I just tried swapping the starter relay with the rear defrost. Still won't start. It's getting dark and I'm going to check the neutral safety switch tomorrow. I can check voltages and the diode then with my multimeter. Probably the neutral safety switch. The hardest thing to charge. Thanks again with the great info. Much appreciated!
I just tested the voltage at the relay socket. I have battery voltage on the main pin for the relay. When I turn the key to start, I'm only getting 11.4v on the relay control pin. The diode test good. Would it be the starter solenoid or is that voltage too low. I guess I'll try jumping the mains on the relay going to the starter. Edit: Jumping the relay the starter turns over, but the car doesn't start. I do have the key in the run position. Any thoughts? After doing that, I plugged the relay back in and it started. First time in the last 20 times. After turning it off it started again. Now I have to troubleshooting intermittent faults now. It is starting all the time now. Just wanted to point out that when it wasn't starting, I did swap the relay with the defrost relay and it wouldn't start, so I don't think it's the relay. Is there a way to jump the relay and get it to start? As I previously said, I tried before and it would turn over, but it wouldn't start. I'm just wondering so if it won't start somewhere, I could do that to get home.
@@kgsalvage6306 did you ever figure out your issue? I’m trying to jump the starter pins now and the car won’t start. I do have ignition issues and a broken key and needing an all new tumbler and key set but I’m still trying to start the car without it at the moment
@cjbratvold Yes, it ended up being the battery in the key. Unbelievable! Nothing I watched mentioned that. The only reason I found out is because I grabbed a spare set that I never use, and it started fine. I honestly didn't know there was a battery in them.
I recently by passed my ignition switch and hooked up a push button. Ran fine for a week and came back out and I hooked it back up and tried to start it but my car has no power at all now. My car charger work, head lights, back light but nothing on the dash comes up when I have the car in run. Do you think it’s my jcase fuse is blown.
thx for the visual schematics. I have a 2011 focus no start, and used this video to troubleshoot. Looks like I have a bad pcm or bad ground to pcm, looking for video on that now.
Hi my 09 ford focus se..caught fire from contact from d battery..how ever fuse box and other wires around burned. I can't get my wires back..what other type of vehicle would have exactly d wires to help me out
Thanks for this video. I hope my car has one of these problems, though I haven't diagnosed all of them yet. I'm leery about applying power to those little points.
Hey man I have a question. whenever I start my car it will do this tick tick sound and it’s comin from this box that is right above the gas pedal. I got this car that you showing on the video, I went to the place where I got it from and I honestly feel like I am being used for money. I took it to the same place 3 times and it’s still doing the ticking sound, also it will tick again whenever I turn the air to hot and cold to see if it will do it again and it does but if I leave it on cold it doesn’t do the ticking. It happens whenever I start my car and if I mess with the hot and cold nob
Have a 09 escape 2.5l limited front wheel drive. Had to replace the motor and trans after changing the motor will not start unless the starter relay is jumped. Have checked all resistors and replaced the starter relay and ignition switch, still nothing. Once I jump the relay and start the vehicle it will not let me put it in gear its locked in park. Any ideas as to what I may be missing?
Hey I have 2009 Ford Focus battery is new ignition switch is cool my car won’t show any dash lights no crank no start completely dead do you know what it could be ?
I dont know what the Hell you're saying but you're saying so well and with such confidence, I'd follow you into Death's Maw itself!!!! But I didn't understand any of it.
Without you telling me what number that really is I can't find it on my car because my under the hood fuse box module looks slightly different in arrangement. I am trying to find location of starter relay on 2000 Ford focus. Another video said it was behind steel plate behind the interior fuse box. Upon removing the steel plate holding my interior fuse box together, I discovered there are no relays whatsoever behind that steel plate in my make and model 2000 Ford focus
Thanks! i'm having an issue no crank, no start, issue with my Ford mondeo MK 3 Titanium 2006 (manual). There was a light left on my car for many days( in the trunk) and drain a battery completely. I never repaired my car before so, i'm quite new to it. I did now know about the powerdrain obviously. It cranked the first try, but then i tried again - the car would not crank and lights and all indicators flashed and turn to Max. I figured the battery was bad: 1: Charged it and cranked the car with key and ignition siwtch>no Cranking 2A: Bought a new battery - pluged it > no luck> tried to crank the car by supplying battery voltage to the Pin 3 relay socket (same as you point out here) > no luck 2B: Charged the new battery , cleaned the battery clamps > tried to crank the car by supplying battery voltage to the Pin 3 relay socket > car the car started cranking. Cannot still start from with the car key. Still get no crank - But i can now say it's an issue with the circuit to the ignition switch OR Theft mode: I suspect that the Theft mode is active on my car Since the clock light (red diode -and no other indicators on the dashboard) is Blinking 2-3 times as fast as it normally does. (so either key fault, fuse or bad contact with the wiring somewhere) - What do you think, and any suggestion to turn it off? If it turns out *not* to be Theft mode: I need troubleshoot the starter circuit from the relay to the ignition switch. I check all the fuses,30&60 Amp fuses, and fuses with an engine on it & fuses with an engine and a key on it > all ok. tried swapping the starter relay to another relay (the front lights that i know is working) I will also check the rest of the all fuses with a multi-meter continuity Any suggestions of fuses and relay's to check? I Also bought an OBD reader and read no fault codes other than EGR that i know is a fault from before- which i have constant issue with. Erased the codes anyway - The Engine service lamp did not go out . Some status I/M Readiness: Mil: ON (which means it failes - or the Check engine light is on) probably because of P0401(EGR) code MIS: N/A FUEL:N/A CCM: OK CAT:N/A IGN: Spark -Alot of other stuff with N/A, Schematic of my fuse boxes engineroom & Glove box: www.fordwiki.co.uk/index.php/Fuse_%26_Relay_Information ______________________________ Anyone has any suggestions?
Hey man, All my ights, radio,heat all that works but the engine won't start. Just got a new battery??? 2009 ford fucus. Estimated billing if possible. Single Dad real world. Thanx so much. I need my car
Hi my name is camy. Car wouldn't start so I check a lot of things and replaced my battery. I tested the starter and it's good so I know that there's no power going to the starter. I will check the relay and the fuses to see if that's the problem. Thanks a lot for the video. Sincerely camy.
@@LehewTech still don’t know but this took out most of the problems I needed to check before replacing my starter.. I will be replacing the starter tomorrow hopefully after I figure it out.. but I tapped on the starter.. nothing did the trouble shoot like in this still nothing.. but when I push start it it goes so I’ll be doing that for the next day or so lol..
First class tutorial man. I wish every vehicle issue could be explained with this ease and understanding with such professionalism. High 5 and thank you. I believe this has resolved my issue with the problem being in the electrical part of my switch in the collum. I love the part showing how to engage the starter through the relay pin. Now I can still drive until I can get a new switch
Thank you, so much for this video. I know you posted it 3 years ago, but I just now needed it. My sons car decided not to start one day, and this video was spot on in order to troubleshoot it. It turns out that the ignition switch is bad. I verified by jumping it out. Started rite up. Ty, Ty, TY!
Lethew thank you so much for giving us 10 min of your time to make this video. It has saved many of us many hours of floundering. I appreciate it!
Can you please help me? I swapped the fuses like you did.
However, my issue is that my car will start cold, it will start with almost no hesitation and I can go for a drive, etc., but then after reaching normal operating temperature and when I'm done, if I shut my car off, wait a minute, 2 minutes, etc., any really length of time, the car will refuse to start on. Luckily, I was able to visit a shoppe and they did a diagnostics test. The reading stated that "battery voltage too low" accompanied with B1318-20 CMDTCs. Should this try to be cleared and is there any way to do it on an Ancel 310 OBD2 scanner or will a big machine have to clear it? I have done several research and cannot find the answer nor the reasoning behind this chaos.
Parts that have been replaced:
Starter
Alternator
Battery (after even getting told from AutoZone that the battery was good and having it tested, I was advised by a shoppe mechanic to let them know it appeared it wasn't holding charge; I did a battery swap yesterday and today after driving 90 minutes, I tried to turn it back on after 3 or 4 hours of the car being off, and the car would not turn on; at the auto shoppe yesterday when I saw the mechanic, the battery was probably at 12.9V or so and then when I tried to turn it on, it would drop down to 12.6 or so and fluctuate around those lower numbers, hesitant to turn on)
Serpentine belt (this came shredded off roughly a few weeks ago, appears it just gave out)
Thermostat (from an incident that I had with the car overheating in January or so)
Crankshaft position sensor
Lower radiator hose (hose blew off from overheating in January or so)
---To be replaced and I understand these are not necessarily relative to ignition but , I'm at a full tune-up already so no harm no foul, right?
Camshaft position sensor
Ignition coils
Spark plugs
MAF sensor (under warranty)
CAI filter
Really looking for answers and hope, running out of thoughts and my mind is going nuts.
Could it be open circuit? I don't know what else to do.
Appreciate anyone who can help and get down to the bare bones of this, happy to send a tip as well (also subscribed).
Thank you.
I have a nearly identical issue. Starts fine if the engine's cold (sitting for a few hours), but if I turn my car on shortly after reaching a destination (ex. turning the engine off to get gas, then turning it on when I'm done) it struggles to turn over. The only difference with my car is that, for now, it still starts eventually. Just takes 10-15 seconds and getting worse. I'm taking it to the shop on Friday because I have no clue what it could be. 2008 Focus.
Great information! I'm going to test everything tomorrow. I had an intermittent start issue. Now it's to the point that it won't start at all. I've replaced the start switch on the steering column. Still having the issue. I just tried swapping the starter relay with the rear defrost. Still won't start. It's getting dark and I'm going to check the neutral safety switch tomorrow. I can check voltages and the diode then with my multimeter. Probably the neutral safety switch. The hardest thing to charge.
Thanks again with the great info. Much appreciated!
What happened here? What was the culprit? I appreciate your response!
@Mister_CVC After all that, ended up being the battery in the key itself.
I just tested the voltage at the relay socket. I have battery voltage on the main pin for the relay. When I turn the key to start, I'm only getting 11.4v on the relay control pin. The diode test good. Would it be the starter solenoid or is that voltage too low. I guess I'll try jumping the mains on the relay going to the starter.
Edit: Jumping the relay the starter turns over, but the car doesn't start. I do have the key in the run position.
Any thoughts?
After doing that, I plugged the relay back in and it started. First time in the last 20 times. After turning it off it started again. Now I have to troubleshooting intermittent faults now.
It is starting all the time now.
Just wanted to point out that when it wasn't starting, I did swap the relay with the defrost relay and it wouldn't start, so I don't think it's the relay.
Is there a way to jump the relay and get it to start? As I previously said, I tried before and it would turn over, but it wouldn't start. I'm just wondering so if it won't start somewhere, I could do that to get home.
@@kgsalvage6306 did you ever figure out your issue? I’m trying to jump the starter pins now and the car won’t start. I do have ignition issues and a broken key and needing an all new tumbler and key set but I’m still trying to start the car without it at the moment
@cjbratvold Yes, it ended up being the battery in the key. Unbelievable! Nothing I watched mentioned that. The only reason I found out is because I grabbed a spare set that I never use, and it started fine. I honestly didn't know there was a battery in them.
Love the way u explained the circuit such a good video
Helped me start my car this morning, much appreciated!
F*#$ING AMAZING! THIS GUY WILL TAKE YOU TO SKOOL. Teaches you more in 5 mins than ALL the "others" put TOGETHER. 5starz all day long!
Thanks boss!
I recently by passed my ignition switch and hooked up a push button. Ran fine for a week and came back out and I hooked it back up and tried to start it but my car has no power at all now. My car charger work, head lights, back light but nothing on the dash comes up when I have the car in run. Do you think it’s my jcase fuse is blown.
thx for the visual schematics. I have a 2011 focus no start, and used this video to troubleshoot. Looks like I have a bad pcm or bad ground to pcm, looking for video on that now.
Good luck with the repair!
Keep posting bro
I'm young mechanic this help alot
Hi my 09 ford focus se..caught fire from contact from d battery..how ever fuse box and other wires around burned. I can't get my wires back..what other type of vehicle would have exactly d wires to help me out
Thanks for this video. I hope my car has one of these problems, though I haven't diagnosed all of them yet. I'm leery about applying power to those little points.
Hey man I have a question.
whenever I start my car it will do this tick tick sound and it’s comin from this box that is right above the gas pedal. I got this car that you showing on the video, I went to the place where I got it from and I honestly feel like I am being used for money. I took it to the same place 3 times and it’s still doing the ticking sound, also it will tick again whenever I turn the air to hot and cold to see if it will do it again and it does but if I leave it on cold it doesn’t do the ticking. It happens whenever I start my car and if I mess with the hot and cold nob
Have a 09 escape 2.5l limited front wheel drive. Had to replace the motor and trans after changing the motor will not start unless the starter relay is jumped. Have checked all resistors and replaced the starter relay and ignition switch, still nothing. Once I jump the relay and start the vehicle it will not let me put it in gear its locked in park. Any ideas as to what I may be missing?
Need help rewireing my2009 ford focus se ignition switch
Hey I have 2009 Ford Focus battery is new ignition switch is cool my car won’t show any dash lights no crank no start completely dead do you know what it could be ?
I dont know what the Hell you're saying but you're saying so well and with such confidence, I'd follow you into Death's Maw itself!!!!
But I didn't understand any of it.
Without you telling me what number that really is I can't find it on my car because my under the hood fuse box module looks slightly different in arrangement. I am trying to find location of starter relay on 2000 Ford focus. Another video said it was behind steel plate behind the interior fuse box. Upon removing the steel plate holding my interior fuse box together, I discovered there are no relays whatsoever behind that steel plate in my make and model 2000 Ford focus
Awesome video. Thanks for all the info!!!
Is the best to trial video I ever seen
Thank You. Great video, informative and to the point.
I have an 09 do u know what I need to do if code P060A
Great tutorial! Thank you. Semper Fi, USMC.
09 Ford focus no start no crank
Did you end up figuring it out?
With focus ck ignition switch as well as started with a no start crank!
Thanks! i'm having an issue no crank, no start, issue with my Ford mondeo MK 3 Titanium 2006 (manual). There was a light left on my car for many days( in the trunk) and drain a battery completely.
I never repaired my car before so, i'm quite new to it.
I did now know about the powerdrain obviously. It cranked the first try, but then i tried again - the car would not crank and lights and all indicators flashed and turn to Max. I figured the battery was bad:
1: Charged it and cranked the car with key and ignition siwtch>no Cranking
2A: Bought a new battery - pluged it > no luck> tried to crank the car by supplying battery voltage to the Pin 3 relay socket (same as you point out here) > no luck
2B: Charged the new battery , cleaned the battery clamps > tried to crank the car by supplying battery voltage to the Pin 3 relay socket > car the car started cranking.
Cannot still start from with the car key. Still get no crank - But i can now say it's an issue with the circuit to the ignition switch OR Theft mode:
I suspect that the Theft mode is active on my car Since the clock light (red diode -and no other indicators on the dashboard) is Blinking 2-3 times as fast as it normally does. (so either key fault, fuse or bad contact with the wiring somewhere) - What do you think, and any suggestion to turn it off?
If it turns out *not* to be Theft mode:
I need troubleshoot the starter circuit from the relay to the ignition switch.
I check all the fuses,30&60 Amp fuses, and fuses with an engine on it & fuses with an engine and a key on it > all ok.
tried swapping the starter relay to another relay (the front lights that i know is working)
I will also check the rest of the all fuses with a multi-meter continuity
Any suggestions of fuses and relay's to check?
I Also bought an OBD reader and read no fault codes other than EGR that i know is a fault from before- which i have constant issue with.
Erased the codes anyway - The Engine service lamp did not go out . Some status
I/M Readiness:
Mil: ON (which means it failes - or the Check engine light is on) probably because of P0401(EGR) code
MIS: N/A
FUEL:N/A
CCM: OK
CAT:N/A
IGN: Spark
-Alot of other stuff with N/A,
Schematic of my fuse boxes engineroom & Glove box:
www.fordwiki.co.uk/index.php/Fuse_%26_Relay_Information
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Anyone has any suggestions?
U
Hey man, All my ights, radio,heat all that works but the engine won't start. Just got a new battery???
2009 ford fucus.
Estimated billing if possible.
Single Dad real world.
Thanx so much.
I need my car
Same bro its your starter
Is it cranking.? Or is it not making any noise when turning the key.?
@@FlyZeroSkater I appreciate you Champ. But that was months back. I'm on the move again. 🚗
@@bernardogatsby6242 was it the starter engine
Great video, very useful...
Really helpful info.
Thank you
Where is the fuse for the running lights
Hi my name is camy. Car wouldn't start so I check a lot of things and replaced my battery. I tested the starter and it's good so I know that there's no power going to the starter. I will check the relay and the fuses to see if that's the problem. Thanks a lot for the video. Sincerely camy.
Did everything but I jus put it in neutral nd it started up
Thank you if you could be of any help
Thanks for the thorough explanation it was very useful
Great video and info
Awesome info man, you saved the day for me while working on my girlfriend's spare car. Thank you 🍻
Good info great video
Gonna be ripping out my starter tomorrow actually so I'll let you know how it goes.
Did you find a video tutorial for getting the starter out?
Thank you for this!
Bro nbs you just helped me a ton HMU I got your mechanic fee
Thanks brother. If you want to leave a tip you can cashapp me $lehewtech.
@@LehewTech sent
Thanks dude. What ended up being the problem on your car?
@@LehewTech still don’t know but this took out most of the problems I needed to check before replacing my starter.. I will be replacing the starter tomorrow hopefully after I figure it out.. but I tapped on the starter.. nothing did the trouble shoot like in this still nothing.. but when I push start it it goes so I’ll be doing that for the next day or so lol..
Thanks
No se te entiende ni vrg
Way too much junk on them!