No crank issue?

Hello,

It sounds like the starter relay is having a problem. Here is a guide to help us get started with the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

This guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken

No crank no start. I changed the starter switch, not that all lights on dash come on and go back off. please help!

check battery for condition including load test most places do for free. also, try a security system reset

Hi DANIEL,

If you decide to check the condition of your battery yourself here is a link to an article form this site that features written instructions, pictures and a video explaining how to load test your battery yourself.

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-battery

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Hello,
I have a 2010 Focus SE couple - manual tran and I have trouble starting the car. I checked the starter, battery, alternator, fuses, key sensor and still the car will not crank. I tried to push start the car to check if it was an engine issue. The car ran/runs perfectly. I can not seem to figure out why the car will not crank over. I now have to manually start the car by connecting a cable from the starter to the positive from the battery. Please help.

Thank you

Have a 2010 ford focus...wrench symbol came on while driving on fwy for 20 mins...car did not lose power or stop..got off fwy to go to store...turned over engine again...symbol does not appear on my dashboard...what is the potential problem?

fly by wire system has an issue. have it checked to verify.

it most likely has a warranty on this. have this verified at the dealer.

Roy

An intermittent fault has been detected. A scan might tell you what caused it as trouble codes wuld be stored.

My 2007 Ford Focus SES, was working well until the other day I stopped at the store after work and would not start, just clicks. Had to jump start it but could not maintain RPM's and would quickly die out. First thought was the battery but when I was able to drive it home, after several jump starts and carefully accelerating it all the time, the voltage was a steady 13+ after charging for about 2 hrs. But still would not start. Any assist would be appreciated.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

2 weeks ago, car wouldn't start on first crank, all the lights came on. I waited 5 seconds and started the second time no problem.
Last week, turned the key, lights came on and the car didnt even crank. No sound coming from the connection.
This morning. Enginge not turning over at all.

( CAA checked out the battery last week and said there was a lot of juice left and the alternator seemed good too)
starter? loose connection?

Getting the car towed first thing Monday morning. Please help :)

is there power in the battery???

Roy

Lots of power in the battery, and cold cranking amps are good. CAA tech checked it out

ok, back to basics, compression, fuel pressure and spark. one is missing and we need to find out what is missing

Roy

Engine Mechanical problem 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 45000 miles

The battery seems fine, lights work. Does not crank/fire when started. You can hear a clicking under the hood near the front (meaning close to the windshield)on the drivers side when you turn the key. Lights and all gauges work fine. The battery seems strong. I was told it was probably the alternator, in retrospect I think it may be the starter or could it be the starter solenoid, I checked the starter fuse under the hood, it is fine. I have not checked the fuses by the drivers side in the car. I know if the starter has to be replaced, you should also replace the starter solenoid. Could the solenoid be the cause of the problem or are the odds its the alternator ?
Thank you for your help,
Janice

Hi Janice,

First off, have you tried jump starting it? If not do so, if starts and runs good it could be your Battery. Also, check the interior lights make sure they are not on.

While vehicle is running go by your local parts store and have them test your battery.

If still doesn't start could be the Starter Relay, that is most likely the clicking you hear. It is located in the main junction box under the hood. There should be a diagram on the underside of the lid. That will tell you which one is the starter relay.

Test check if it is bad take a look at the numbers on it, then look at the other relays around and match up the numbers and then just swap the two out. Just remember which ones you swapped.

If starts then replace relay...

If still does not start the could be starter.

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Hello obxautomedic,
Per your questions. The battery has been tested it is fine. Tried to have the car boosted it still did not start. All power is turned off when trying to start start vehicle that is why I am thinking it could be the ingnition or the alternator or the starter solanoid or starter relay. Though the fuses where checked. can I check any of these components with a volt meter before towing it to a garage ???
Thank you Janice

Hi Janice,

Check out the following links to test....

Relays - https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_do_i_check_a_relay.htm

Fuses - https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/fuse.htm

If after testing the above and they all check out the next thing to do is to remove the starter and have it bench tested, before replacing.

And the Starter Selenoid is attached to the starter so you would have to replace the starter even if the selenoid is the problem.

Also it is not your Alternator, the alternator charges the battery and powers all eletrical componants. It has nothing to do with your vehicle not turning over. Especially if your battery checks out good and you have attempted jump starting the vehicle.

Mark

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I am having the same prob but on the instrument panel there is a pic of a car with a lock thru the car. My catalytic converter went out. This happened once before when the oil got too low but oil is fine now. The car has been running rough when idling but otherwise runs ok. Can you tell me where to start looking. I can find nothing on this warning light but obviously the system has shut down to prevent further prob but Don't know what I'd wrong. Should I try putting on battery charger as nothing works not lights, door locks not will it turn over. Other than the one warning light on the panel there is a faint oil light that shows up

Hello,

Yes I think have are on the money with the battery. I would replace it and then recheck the alternator to make sure it is getting charged.

Here is a guide to load test the battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

i was driving the car and it lost power and just stopped running.now it just turns over but wont crank and its not getting fire to spark plugs..took the timing belt cover off and noticed that its about due a new belt from wear and tear but dont know if thats the problem.what do you think?

If it is not broken it will not be the problem, best try and get a scan done first, to check for any codes that may be set.

While driving my vehicle I had it in second gear while turning. the engined stalled the odometer read -------- before it kind of reset. I attempted to restart my car, all the dash lights turned on but the car wouldn't crank. This is the first mechanical problem that i have with this vehicle. What could this be.

Possible problem with the PCM "Powertrain Control Module" (the computer in the car).

Or a problem with the Anti-Theft device.

Either could cause the "------------" on the odometer, and the car to not crank.

I have a 2007 Ford Focus and I had the same problem and was told by a mechanic also that it was the computer or PCM. I went and bought a use one for my car, my boyfriend went to put it in but decided to check the fuse and my car started so now I have an extra computer for my car. I wasted $100. Just wanted to share my story so the next person does not go out and buy a new one but get the fuse checked.

The car just had an alternator replaced, it ran fine after the replacement. there was a ground wire under the hood that went from the wiring harness that runs across the top of the engine. This wire was connected to the passenger side strut tower. Now the odometer and the trip counter are all "dashes" and I don't hear the fuel pump rattle like I use to.

So, what are you saying? The ground wire is no longer there? not connected?, connected somewhere else?

the ground wire was there. it looked as though it had been broken, It ran out of the harness and to the passenger side strut tower. It was just a small black wire. Everything worked fine before I connected that wire. I have disconnected the wire, but it is still there. I don't hear the fuel pump rattle when I turn the key on and it does nothing. I have all the lights, radio, wipers, blower motor works, it seems that the odometer is all dashes and it won't turn over. I checked all the fuses and none of then seemed to be blown out

You probably want to take that wire back off until you can confirm what it is and where it should be.

For now test ALL of your fuses and fusible links.

I found a 20 amp fuse blown under the hood, the #9 fuse. engine management

So, all is good now?

yes. it seems that the ground wire was not suppose to be hooked up after all..... ya have to love ford ... and thanks a million for your time and trouble answering my questions

You're welcome