2009 Ford Focus - Page 4 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

The following are the general instructions on the start of diagnosing any electronically controlled engine or transmission problem.

The engine and the automatic transmission (transmission control is only for automatics, engine is still computer controlled no matter the transmission type) in this vehicle are computer controlled and in most cases when a fault occurs a fault code is stored in the memory of the computer control module. There are exception to this, such as the Mass Airflow Meter and fuel pressure problems. What must be done is to have all the basic testing done such as a scan of the system for fault codes as well as a check with a live data scanner tool for engine functions that are not within range of normal, a trained technician is required to know what is correct and what isn't, then based on careful diagnostics done from a factory repair manual the correct part is replaced or the wiring repaired or the computer replaced (known as the PCM), which is very rarely the problem. Other basic checks must be done as well such as mechanical problems with the engine as well as engine state of tune and mileage on the engine. The transmission can have mechanical issues as well such as no gear engagement at all or a failed pump or other pressure related problems. Also engine mechanical problems ca cause many drive-ability related problem such as rough idle and other symptoms

Mercedes commans sat nav version 4.1 for E220, is saying off road, and when at home is showing on map that I am somewhere in the National Park Peak District. I have been told to remove fuse for sat nav should be no 28 but in boot of car near sat nav cassette fuses in box only go upto 20. Am I looking in the right place?

Your battery is most likely dead if your lights go out. Charge or change your battery, but your altenater maybe be bad. It recharges your battery, if it don't work your battery will die..

auto parts stores sell a install kit with a gauge and directions

If you have no lights or power to the starter, I would look at the large fuses and/or fuseable links. Also look at the ground connections.

Horn, horn relay, or horn blow pad on steering wheel (if equipped)

The lighter element (that part tha heats) is likely shorted replace it.

bad/ or out of ballance tires or a bent wheel

You likely have a defective vacuum motor.

I would first check the fuse box for any burnt fuses, there will be a fuse diagram in your owners manual or maybe on the cover to the fusebox. If no fuses are burt it is probably a bad cig lighter. good luck.

That is covered in the onwers manual

Ashley you will find most info like this in you owners manual. but I would use a multiple grade oil like a 5 - 30W or 10 - 30W or just a good 30 Weight oil. Change out your oil every 3K miles at same time check your other fluid levels under the hood and check you tires air pressure too. Look at what you pay to do it yourself and then you have to dispose of the old oil oil & filter cost about $17.00 to 19.00 plus your time to do the work and then take old oil to dispose of at the parts store. OR just go to an one of these businesses that change out your oil for you for $21.00 and you stay clean. Get a coupon and you can have it done for as little as $15.00 and most of these Co. will check all your other fluids, some will even vacuum your car and clean your windshield. PS check you oil levels before you go to one of these shops make sure you oil is not a court low or they will not change you oil or they will put a disclaimer on your receipt claiming there not responsible for any damages to your car if they screw up you on your own no recourse.

disconnect battery and reconnect should reset that is what worked for me advise form mechanic friend.

yes you do for left and right signal lights to function also hazard lights need both sides, they may make a kit you can just plug into the car harness, check with your local NAPA

you can use the scan tool to check out it, for your car, the us703 is a good choice.

If the problem has been repaired than the light will go out automatically. If you have not repaired the problem the light will not go out even if you try to clear the codes with a scan tool.

Your best bet is to scan the ABS module with a scan tool and find out what codes are stored. Then you'll have a much better idea of what the problem could be. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

no drain air from fuel tank, pipe for drain might be locked and refule very slowly and cant fuel up the full tank. You have to check the pipe for drain air. Possible this pipe has got walf one way

Check the Wheel Speed Sensor's (WSS) on the backside of each wheel hub. Look for damage, broken wires and check all connections.

Does not have one .

Lock 13 means that radio is completely locked down due to too many incorrect code entries. When this happens the radio is effectively 'bricked up' and needs specialist attention.

The radio has to be completely reprogrammed by Ford now as it will not accept a code any longer. This will be costly but unfortunately there is no other way around it.

Your best option actually is to look out for a cheap replacement unit on ebay.

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