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The starter motor on my 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 wouldn’t turn. What could the problem be?

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    Helpinahurry Aug 16, 2019

    Hi Mr X, I want to help you with your question, but I need more information from you. Can you please add details in the comment box?

    Is the car getting power otherwise?

  • Mr X
    Mr X Aug 16, 2019

    There is power at the battery...it just does not crank or start

  • Mr X
    Mr X Aug 16, 2019

    No fuses are blown

  • guitarjoem Aug 16, 2019

    If you disconnect the starter and apply power directly to the starter does it spin?

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You need a new starter. Go to an Auto Parts store and buy a factory rebuilt starter. You have a shaft that is suppose to turn and that shaft is surrounded by an array of copper that pass over magnets, when energized, causing a rotating force. If the starter, when removed, won’t rotate by hand, it is broken. They aren’t designed for us, the consumer, to fix.

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Starter solenoid, battery, ignition module, bad wire, bad starter, security system engaged and not receiving the signal to disengage, just to name a few

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Try using a test light on the ignition wire (small wire on the starter) you will need someone to turn the key while you touch the ignition wire on the starter

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Ignition switch, neutral safety switch, starter solenoid, starter motor, defective wiring, or weak battery.
Needs the starter solenoid looked at first where two wires come in and feed the starter motor when activated. A thick battery wire, a small wire and a jumper copper are there.

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Have you tried bypassing the fuse briefly to see if it’ll turn over? (I assume the fuse is not blown).

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SOURCE: ford focus, 2000 zx3 code p0455

your engine code means "big leak" in the evap control system, this system has alot of pieces, but you are looking for a vacuum leak most probably, look at your vacuum hoses, and refer to the vacuum diagram stuck under your hood for routing, see if you have a bad hose, or disconnected hose some where. these are small vacuum hoses that attach to the purge valve, air filter housing, and charcoal cannister. let me know what you find.

Testimonial: "Found the leak on the purge control valve. The hard plastic vacum line had holes worn in it from vibration. Thanks"

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SOURCE: 2001 ford focus stereo amp location

look under driver's seat...

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SOURCE: how do I change the front wheel bearing on 2003

Remove the spindle, remove the hub from bearing, remove lock ring, press old bearing out, press new one in, if old hub is reusable, press into bearing, reinstall spindle.

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SOURCE: need a serpentine belt diagram for 2001 ford focus zx3 with ac

here a go
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SOURCE: what type of oil does a 2003 ford focus zx3 take

use fords recommemdation 5w-20 oil

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2.0L DOHC Engine
  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Negative battery cable
    • Air cleaner outlet tube
    • Lower starter motor bolt
    • Two starter motor upper bolts
  3. Slide the starter motor from its mounting until you can gain access to the wiring.
    • Integral connector
    • Starter motor
To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    • Integral connector and tighten the retaining nuts to 61 inch lbs. (7 Nm)
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  • Starter motor to its mounting
  • Two starter motor upper bolts and tighten to 15–20 ft. lbs. (20–27 Nm)
  • Lower starter motor bolt and tighten to 15–20 ft. lbs. (20–27 Nm)
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