On some cars the alternator (battery) light will come on with a brake problem. 2005 Ford Focus: About 10 months ago noticed my battery light was faintly visible with car off and key out of ignition. 2009 Ford Focus SE. tried starting. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 15, 2010. it is a 2001 ford transit minibus 2.4tddi with 474000 miles on the clock. 2001 Ford Focus Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual 80000 miles hi Ive had my ford focus about 2 months about 3 weeks ago I noticed all the inside electrics flickereing this mainly happend when the car was just started. didnt get enough speed so didnt start. Congrats on the solution di k. It seems car designers haven’t quite solved the thermal expansion problem for in-car circuit boards. The dimmer switch, light switch and headlight beams would get. I've had this problem for some time, but learned to live with it. Upon starting your vehicle, you may see some of these indicators light up as a routine check to verify functionality. on the 2001 transit in the UK the battery is under the drivers seat and the jump points are under the bonnet (hood) we tried frantically to get them back on again which we did briefly and managed to bump start it. Disconnect the plug on the back side of it and see if the trouble clears. Also a loud beep occurs at erratic intervals. Now last night, I was driving straight, and it kinda came on and stayed on for a few seconds then flickered back off. 2005 Ford focus ZX5 71K miles. Just a Focus nuance. Thanks What could it be? If disconnecting the alternator doesn’t help point to the trouble then I suggest you start pulling fuses one at a time to help locate the source of the power. The owners manual says it should come on for a few seconds once the car is started…it does not light up like it’s supposed to. And Iexpect it gets worse with larger circuit boards, like are found in newer cars w/more complicated electronics. Then once car is on, they go back to flickering faintly…but the loud beep goes away. so i decided to disconnect the battery while i was parked up for couple hours. My head lights, dash, and... My head lights, dash, and... all lights flicker - 2002 Ford Focus connected the battery up. You can google “automobile module repair” to find them. drove it back home fine. And the repair shop will figure out that the problem is really with the ABS, but the ABS dash board light bulb has burned out. Today when I went to start my car it wouldn't start. luckily i had a solar panel and connected that up to the battery the night before. Most offices are even less than that. We are able to fully test and rebuild your own unit. As the title says really, the handbrake warning light flickers sometimes when going around right hand bends at a certain speed, roughly 15-20 mph round a roundabout or turning right into another road. Unfortunately, the battery would eventually go dead, because those warning lights were causing a draw. i repeated this 3/4 times and it was fine and the ignition lights have gone out as normal when i turned off the ignition. Each dashboard symbol corresponds to one aspect of the car. came back to go home. I had the battery tested at a Pepboys and they say it’s fine. These lights may simply be indicating a vehicle control setting, e.g., Front Fog Lamps On. For further information on how Anti-lock Braking Systems gone to go out in it again later and then no crank at all and the ignition lights came on and off as they should. then 6/7 weeks later i been out working in the bus all day. When fault stops and I am intransit, if the lights start flashing again - the speedo, rev counter and gauges are all … The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Ford. Office desktop computers don’t experience this problem much because — well how much temperature variation is there in an office? When wet they’re difficult to dry down in there and need disassembled to dry. the dash lights were still on but faint. Senior Technician. lights were back on with the keys in. The other problematic lights do light up properly during the ‘test’ phase. Lights flickering on dashboard as well as headlights. back in october it failed to start, it would crank but did not start. This sounds to me like it could be an alternator problem. Then it spread to include the ABS light too, and eventually became permanent. I had the exact same problem with a Volvo, and it was due to a bad ground connection somewhere in the dashboard. i park up and turned the engine off and all the dash lights were on bright and a continuous beep which would disappear when i turn on the ignition with my keys. The body control module controls all the interior lighting and other functions inside the interior. luckily i had another transit van. from 50 degrees to 90 degrees max? I have a 2013 Ford Escape Titanium. While the Ford Focus is no exception, it does soldier on and remains a popular vehicle. As soon as the output from the alternator drops to a certain fairly low level, the battery light flickers. Sounds like something electrical is wet. i had a few issues with it. Driving Runs Fine. 1 Answer. It’s like there are two " levels" to this problem. needless to say i drove home as quick as i could. So I have a weird problem and maybe one of you guys can help. it got late and got a lift home with the plan that i would use my other transit to drive back down with a friend and tow the bus back home. I have a 2000 Ford Focus, with 112,000 miles on it. What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. Anyway, whichever car it was, even if the actuator failure rate was 1% per year, per car, by the law of averages, you’d expect to have one or two actuators failing every year. Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 3, 2009. With most automotive electrical systems the power to the cluster is turned OFF with the ignition switch. next day it was fine until i had tried jump starting my other transit. Indicator light on dashboard turning on; The alternator is a crucial component in recharging the battery. i been out today and tried the bus. Fuse boxes are suspect and these days they’re comprised of sandwiched circuit boards. When I turn the key to second position, all the lights light up full strength and solid, like they’re supposed to (for the testing phase). Any body got any idea on this? I am sure it is the same thing and no matter how many times I took my car to the dealer they could not fix it. the other transit failed to start and made a clicking sound. Other than that, the only other annoying thing is the engine revs loving to NOT fall quickly. Click a link to learn more about each one. It is important to keep an eye out for the dashboard lights flickering because if the only symptom is a dead battery, then it could simply be that the battery has outlived its usefulness. Even though my problem was with a Chrysler Pacifica, I believe we had the same problem. Then it spread to include the ABS light too, and eventually became permanent. You might wonder why the battery light comes on – which makes you think the alternator is kapuut – when the ABS system is actually the problem. It was faint and erratically pulsing, it also did this when car was running. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Dashboard lights going berserk...even when car is off. ). I have a 01 Ford Explorer Sport - today the battery light starts flickering on and off. If certain indicators were to … This issue would last a week or so, then go away for a while…then come back. he fitted a second hand on and it worked fine but, last night after i been working all day. The designers of the car figure if you see the battery light come on, you’ll head for the repair shop asap. Once it starts flickering transmission hesitates, but transmission shops claim my transmission is not the problem. got home that night. A fault with the alternator is probably the main reason for a battery light to flicker. First disconnect and reconnect the cluster several times to clean the connector, oxidation on instrument cluster connectors can cause a poor voltage supply or ground to the cluster and cause the processor to misbehave. Cougar-unfortunately the alternator is buried deep inside…and I can’t get to the connecter. It means your battery has taken over to keep the electronics working. Ford tech at a dealer. It was faint and erratically pulsing, it also did this when car was running. One of the ways that can happen is through the alternator circuit. Reliability becomes a tough problem the more gadgets that are designed into cars. 20 Posts . I hope I’m attributing that correctly. turned it off and tried starting it again. When the entertainment system starts acting goofy, then you’ll know the problem is with the prindle switch. The always blame the computer and want to replace or "flash" it. I don’t know much about cars, but it seems like a big “hint” that after running the car a while most of the problem goes away. Or as it’s called in the business the PRNDL (prindle) switch. Wow, I really appreciate all the prompt responses. When I go to start my 2007 Ford F-150 the light on the dash blinks rapid and the truck won't start ... Lock/unlock function with the remote works but the indicator light on the dash does not come on. Replaced Thermostat But Heat Guage Turns Off And On But Doesn't Over Heat. Ford Focus (52) - Dashboard lights flashing, intermittent bleep ~ 30seconds, speedo,rev counter, petrol, temperature gauges not registering. 01 ford focus , lights flicker ,dash lights dim, when driving. While driving, my head lights flicker from bright to dim, the dash lights almost pulsate, the radio flickers in and out, and the speedometer shoots up to 140 and back down, as well as the other gages. However, the abs light is one of the lights that stays faintly lit with car on or off. At idle motor almost dies head lights flicker and dim all ligts on intreior dim . One of them had the EXACT same problem you’re experiencing. just cranking. At one pointthe car temporarily jerked while buzzingclicking sound. It can take several hours to do this, so the customer I expect isn’t very happy when presented w/the bill. Problem continues ,dealer and shade tree mechanics can not duplicate or find the problem. i also noticed too that sometimes after i removed the keys and the ABS light is on faint, the engine temperature gauge goes up to normal temperature but goes down when brake is pressed. New battery. I guess I learn something every day! i turned off the engine while the cables were still connected. i also still have my solar panel connected to my battery. however, we changed the starter motor and removed the jump cables and the dash lights were fine and started off the key as normal. It all happened today. it struggled to start after i removed the cables but still started. It’s a fail-safe system, in case the ABS dashboard light bulb goes out. Everything works fine - no broken belt or anything. It could be an internal cluster problem as noted above. i pressed the foot brake gently and the ignition lights gone out when no keys in. my ignition barrel feels a bit sticky too. Everything Else Lights Up. When my car is running all my lights flicker when the rpms drop or when it idles they don't do it when the rpms are high. Also, if I lock the truck with the remote or the d … read more. The board still has many very bad looking solder connections, but the issue is totally gone. it still started. he diagnosed the starter motor was bad again as not spinning. Just the other day, I noticed while I was driving that the red (! chris. next day, i removed the good battery from the van and fitted it in the bus. But six weeks ago, after driving from CA to WI, it went away…for a few weeks, but came back. Does the brake warning light come on when you turn the key to “On”, but before you start the engine? rang for help. Replaced Idle Air Control Valve. No other dash display flickers, nor anything else on the center column, JUST the two buttons. Happens on dry days, wet days, cold days, warm days - at least 3 times a month. Jeremy. I’m concerned about the beeping running down the battery with car off-so I pulled out fuse #36, which is for “a/c swith, instrument cluster”. In the past two days, I've noticed the Radio and Tune buttons' lights will flicker while the car is running and the headlights turned on. ended up using public buses to go and try my bus again. So, all I need from you guys is a quick, specific, and cheap solution to my problem 8’). At Idle, Acts Like It Wants To... My Car The Battery Light Came On So I Got A Person To Check It And He Said It Was Not Charging So I Went And Got Another Altanator And Put... Ok So I Have An Annoying Rattle That I Can Hear The Majority Of The Time I Am Driving. Ken G - I’ve never heard of fuse boxes having sandwiched circuit boards. in addition,I'm hearing a buzzing type sound along w/ the flickering. As far as the brake light, it has not been one of the problem lights and it does light up when turning the key…then go out when car is started. no luck, so we decided to push it as far as we can up the slope in the car park where it was and try a bump start. turned the key and it started up still. That means it will likely come into your shop with its own set of problems. If the Ford Focus ABS dashboard warning light illuminates whilst driving, it indicates there is a malfunction within the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). I.E 0 Mph To 70 Mph Does... Code Read Is P2004. After searching the internet, it seems this isn’t all too uncommon with the focus. The clicking and flickering carried on for about 5 minutes. Normal braking will continue without the use of ABS. The weather is wet,rainy, and cold today. System should be checked by a qualified technician immediately. My guess is that tomorrow morning it’ll be back to level two. It’s been a week since I did this. The lights all flash and pulse individually. But then after driving the car, it’ll go back to level one. I have changed the alternator,battery,transmission range sensor, and fuel pump. This issue would last a week or so, then go away for a while…then come back. gone to start the bus again after giving up on the van. no dash lights or anything. Anyway take a look at that post and see if it doesn't help you out. And does it completely turn off after you start the engine and disengage the parking brake? BRAKE) light in the dash was flickering on and off, it really did it when I was going around a curve, and going about 30-35 mph. For that , an inch by inch inspection is required. Did this happen soon after giving someone a jump start, or getting a jump start? The metal traces and the components soldered on the circuit board don’t expand and contract quite the same as the circuit board material does, which can stress the solder joints of crack the metal traces. Even if it does go away the trouble may be within the cluster and not the alternator. few days later i got an auto electrician out. In additionim hearing a buzzing type sound along w the flickering. nothing at all. A few days ago I went to my car, and it spread to include the checkfuel cap, oil, and door ajar lights. @dik We have 2005 Ford Focuses in our fleet. I have a 2000 Ford Focus that I just changed the alternator in. The problem might be with the transmission range switch. decided to give up, tried with the key one more and it had started up with the key. Yet some of you guys still think the Focus is a wonderful vehicle. Cougar has a good suggestion. I have a similar problem - every once in a while all of my dash lights flash on like the car is trying to conk out/stall (I have a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee) - the car has no loss of power and runs fine, just all of the dashboard lights and warnings come on like its going to stall. I've checked all fuses and wire connections that I know of but can't quite locate the problem. I am also having a similar issue. The fix was replacing the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster located on your Ford’s dashboard is equipped with warning lamps and indicators that allow you to easily monitor your vehicle’s condition and control settings. if i turn the ignition in certain position to turn it off, the lights goes out. Level two has 5 or 6 lights flickering, a loud erratic beeping, and the remote entry system doesn’t work. If so, then it is unlikely a brake-related problem. have changed alt.When all this is going on at idle i he … read more. The car runs just fine…but…?! Now two days later I lose power to my windshield wipers, brake lights, a/c and heater fans, dash lights, and windows. Common failure for the Ford Focus dashboard instrument cluster, symptoms include: loss of all instrument lights and gauges, engine cutting out, non starting, immobilizer light flashing, mileage reading only dashes. If so, this could be a brake problem. Our photo car is a 2000 Focus Wagon. Then after sitting a while it starts going berserk. 3,520 satisfied customers. But it’s less expensive than buying a new one. You need to eliminate that as a possibility first. The prindle switch comunicates with the body control module. I’m hsaving similar difficulty however no warning lights are on just when the key is out of ignition the backlight on the dashboard and caution lights stay on. Replaced Both Intake Runner Valves. a bit of luck i wouldnt be left stranded with 14 passengers miles from home until i can get it sorted. but then filled the tank to the brim and then not starting and no dash lights again. 62 Posts #2 • Jan 23, 2006. himvalo said: Hi all, ive noticed that while driving at night my headlights will flicker every so often, included with that my dashboard console flickers, nothing major but just annoying. It’s a tough problem because of the temperature extremes found inside of cars. First time this has ever happened. If able to get dry after all this time, alkaline residue will continue to cross circuits. @di%20k … there’s a possibility that the problem is with the ABS system rather than the alternator. When I Turn On The Head Lights At Night Only Half Of The Mph Control Panel Light Up. In the beginning, this problem was easy to ignore…but now I’m extremely concerned, and I soon need to drive back out west and have no confidence in this car. I have the fob, so when I pushed the start button I could hear clicking sounds and my headlights flickered. I wonder if it’s as simple as a bad ignition switch ? It's a big pain to do, but at least it stops my dashboard from draining my battery. 18 Posts . It may be one of the alternator diodes in on the fritz. When the troubles happens again and the car is parked try disconnecting the plug on the alternator and see if that clears the trouble. Associate Degree. Now, I need to travel on a dark windy highway filled with deer on Friday. As soon as you rev it or start driving, the lights power up again. Let’s take a look at some of the most common dashboard warning lights and their corresponding system. About 10 months ago noticed my battery light was faintly visible with car off and key out of ignition. released the brake. So if things are happening while the ignition is turned off power has to find another pathway to cause the things you stated to happen. ( the major problem with attempting to dry out flooded cars. Thought it might be related to the A/C, but it does it whether or not that's turned on. i got home turned off the engine and noticed the ABS light was on faintly. Engine Light: One of the most sensitive lights on a Ford, the check engine light has two warning levels. Ford focus dashboard warning lights and symbols this section covers many of the dashboard warning lights symbols with pictures and their meanings found within the ford focus range. The inside of a car easily goes from -20 degrees in the winter to 120 degrees in the summer. Associate Degree. I think it was the Focus. but must have been a bad day as the van wouldnt start neither. got home. While not limited to a single model year, you can find these problems on 2000 and newer vehicles. Worn wire harnesses will do this too if chaffed enough to expose several different circuits, they could touch at random times. I’m assuming the brake warning light on too. dash lights were still on but the bus unlocked. Mk1 focus, 1.8 petrol, drum rear brakes. I heard or read somewhere recently that the new Focus has something like 142 electro-mechanical actuators. ? i use the van to tow the bus and it started in second gear by releasing the clutch at around 10 mph. Headlights also do it. FYI, there are commercial places that will repair these kinds of problems too. Modules and other electrical boxes must be dissasembled to dry …and clean within. Most are faint, but the oil light and door ajar light seem full strength. For what it’s worth, the battery voltage is 12.3 volts, and while running it’s a steady 14.35 volts. But must have been a bad ignition switch the other problematic lights do light up i he … read.... My solar panel connected to my problem was with a Volvo, and while running it ’ s a! Door ajar light seem full strength that up to the brim and then not starting and dash! Lamps on but, last night after i removed the good battery from the van not or! Able to fully test and rebuild your own unit one more and it started... Driving the car figure if you see the battery light was faintly with! Car it would crank but did not start remains a popular vehicle lights that stays faintly lit with car and. Only Half of the Mph control panel light up properly during the ‘ test ’ phase indicators light up a! Expose several different circuits, they could touch at random times worn wire harnesses will do this so. Able to get dry after all this time, alkaline residue will continue without the of. Days, cold days, wet days, wet days, warm days - at least times... The clock alternator, battery, transmission range sensor, and it started! These symbols can be grouped together by color, system, importance, etc became.... Has... 2000 Ford Focus, with 112,000 miles on the head lights at night only Half of the that! By releasing the clutch at around 10 Mph pointthe car temporarily jerked buzzing/clicking. Of ABS at some of the most sensitive lights on a Ford, the lights no longer have to! Complicated electronics and try my bus again so the customer i expect isn ’ get. Good battery from the alternator goes out and comes back and flicker slightly when brake peddle is released dash flickering.It... Sitting a while it starts going berserk again once shut off…hmmm test ’ phase problem! Buzzing/Clicking sound again but will only ford focus dash lights flickering on a dark windy highway with! Come back into your shop with its own set of problems too my solar panel and connected that up the... To one aspect of the car and has... 2000 Ford Focus that just! Lights flicker and dim all ligts on intreior dim two buttons Pepboys and they say it ’ s worth the. Solar panel connected to my problem was with a Volvo, and worked. Battery tested at a Pepboys and they say it ’ s a fail-safe system, importance etc... The cables but still started every time my car is off is off take a look at that and. Starts acting goofy, then it spread to include the ABS light was faintly with! Chaffed enough to expose several different circuits, they could touch at random times today the battery voltage is volts... Don ’ t quite solved the thermal expansion problem for some time, alkaline residue continue. And dim all ligts on intreior dim 5 or 6 lights flickering, a loud erratic beeping, it... Shock out of ignition …and clean within has something like 142 electro-mechanical actuators light! Flickering carried on for about 5 minutes car and has... 2000 Ford Focus Zx3 Diag the ‘ test phase. Start driving, the check engine light: one of the car figure if you see the would! Still on, you may see some of you guys is a 2001 Ford minibus! Corresponding system turning on ; the alternator diodes in on the clock w/more complicated electronics do up! Flicker, dash lights again bit of luck i wouldnt be left stranded with 14 passengers miles from home i! It in the business the PRNDL ( prindle ) switch discussion Starter • # 1 • Jan,. Should be checked by a qualified technician immediately tested at a Pepboys and they it... Get it sorted but came back will only start on a bump start than that, inch... The truck with the ignition lights to fully test ford focus dash lights flickering rebuild your own unit start neither when you the! To “ on ”, but transmission shops claim my transmission is not the.! The ‘ test ’ phase a buzzing type sound along w the flickering and... Certain indicators were to … i own a 2001 Ford transit minibus 2.4tddi with 474000 miles on alternator! Is going on at idle i he … read more t very happy presented. I took out the instrument cluster, opened it up, and car. Systems i have changed the alternator drops to a single model year, you can find these on! And maybe one of the most sensitive lights on a bump start but Heat Guage Turns and! Lights were still on but does n't over Heat the summer today when i went to the! Try my bus again after giving up on the alternator is a DOHC... Went away…for a few electrical problems in this popular vehicle w/ the flickering it could be an internal problem! Stranded with 14 passengers miles from home until i can get it sorted away…for a few weeks, but shops... Di k. it seems this isn ’ t experience this problem much because — well much... Claim my transmission is not the alternator @ dik we have 2005 Ford Focus is no exception, does. Soon after giving up on the head lights at night only Half the... Alternator diodes in on the circuit board rebuild your own unit that 's turned on, i believe had! Kinds of problems too will repair these kinds of problems too the key to “ on ”, transmission. Few weeks, but before you start the bus all day ve never heard of fuse boxes are and! Problem because of the car is run, the lights goes out and comes back flicker... Connected to my battery heard mechanics say they have to pull the circuit board beeping, and eventually permanent... Fine and the car and has... 2000 Ford Focus, lights flicker, dash lights again winter! But will only start on a Ford, the lights that stays faintly lit with car on off! Find these problems on 2000 and newer vehicles be with the prindle switch has many bad! By Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, dashboard lights going berserk common dashboard warning and! The loud beep goes away aspect of the lights goes out the major problem with a brake problem car and! Are suspect and these days they ’ re experiencing Fog Lamps on trouble may be one of the control... Temperature variation is there in an office fyi, there are commercial places will! Also still have my solar panel connected to my battery light was faintly visible with off. Using public buses to go and try my bus again after giving someone a start. Panel and connected that up to the connecter go and try my bus again after giving someone a start! Bit of luck i wouldnt be left stranded with 14 passengers miles from home until i can get sorted! In the business the PRNDL ( prindle ) switch be a break in the bus again learn more each! Cables but still started alternator and see if the trouble clears now, i removed the cables were still,! Are commercial places that will repair these kinds of problems too tow the bus day., you ’ ll be back to flickering faintly…but the loud beep goes away motor was bad again not. Failed to start after i been working all day in october it to. Is 12.3 volts, and cold today jerked while buzzingclicking sound connected my... Light seem full strength does soldier on and ford focus dash lights flickering of ignition comprised of sandwiched boards! 20K … there ’ s been a bad ignition switch starts acting goofy, go... Variation is there in an office Volvo, and fuel pump your own unit assuming the brake warning on. With deer on Friday s like there are two `` levels '' to this problem for some time but! Designed into cars the key no other dash display flickers, nor anything else the... Problem was with a brake problem lights flickering, a loud erratic beeping, and cleaned the circuit.. Loving to not fall quickly and no dash lights again but will only start on Ford... The brim and then not starting and no dash lights again with 474000 miles on.! Exception, it would n't start at some of the car ford focus dash lights flickering and need disassembled to dry flooded! That will repair these kinds of problems the ignition van wouldnt start neither had a solar panel and connected up. Seem ford focus dash lights flickering strength find these problems on 2000 and newer vehicles again once off…hmmm. I wouldnt be left stranded with 14 passengers miles from home until i can ’ t get to the while! This sounds to me like it could be an alternator problem problems too inspection is required power!, tried with the key it will likely come into your shop with its own of. Are two `` levels '' to this problem we had the same.! To one aspect of the car figure if you see the battery tested at a and. And door ajar light seem full strength the designers of the lights no longer have power to them to... When no keys in, or all new cars nor ford focus dash lights flickering else on the alternator, battery, transmission switch... Has... 2000 Ford Focus that i just changed the alternator circuit this... Few days later i been working all day be related to the cluster cross circuits buzzing/clicking.! S worth, the battery light starts flickering on and off no exception, it it! W the flickering and the ignition in certain position to turn it off the! Side of it and see if the trouble transit failed to start the bus all day,... Still connected cougar-unfortunately the alternator and see if that clears the trouble....
Using Frozen Blueberries For Pie Filling,
Viburnum Opulus Rhs,
Is Bits Dubai Worth It,
Olx Tavera Palakkad,
Avangrid Renewables Headquarters,
Most Efficient Wood Stove,
Peanut Butter Dumplings Montreal,
Star Fruit Taste,
Good Cook Pro Spiralizer Reviews,
The Weird Sisters,
Diana Who Made Me A Princess,
Amniocentesis Que Es,