FINALLY! Someone with information on that little wire! I looked and looked to find out what that wire was for. Thanks a lot, buddy!

@michaelpace5600

2 жыл бұрын

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My 2002 Escort has not turned on easily for 8 mos. Takes 20 times in winter to get engine to turn over and up to 5 times in summer. Any clues?

What order do the wires go on.....I tried to start my car and wouldn't start...lights radio all fine...I popped hood noticed that the little bolt holding terminal on fell off...and the three cables were off...I tried putting them back on but still won't start...is there a certain order?

That wire connects to the bolt were that black cable is next to you on the right.

omfg. Thank You so much.... I ended up replacing the ends of the battery wires that one got tucked to the side and i completely overlooked that skinny little sucker... simple mistake my part that drove me nuts until I saw your video.. Again... Thank You Sir..

@litleElmo

7 жыл бұрын

Don't you find it amazing that a very small wire like that can disable your car? I went through the same problem but I learned this issue when I was changing out the clutch. We have to make sure that wire is grounded correctly and securely and I found out that when this wire is grounded to the body of the car that is fails to make contact after time. I decided to connect this wire straight to the battery. Anyways, happy to help.

@mmetris

7 жыл бұрын

litleElmo it is amazing. I wonder if breaking this ground also causes DTC to reset too. someone could get sneaky with a toggle switch and have a home made DTC clearing anti theft device all in one lol.. for me this fix is one of those ones ill never forget because of how mind blowing it was for me after going crazy trying to figure out why it wouldn't start... Thanks again!

@litleElmo

7 жыл бұрын

As for the DTC I don't know if it would clear. Would be something I will have to try later. One time I had a chipped key other than the one for the car and it was to close to the ignition switch and it triggered the anti theft system. I had to wait a few minutes for the car to let me try to start the car again. That was scary lol. Always happy to help.

@viktor97575

5 жыл бұрын

Tengo un ford focus 2000 No me arranca, no da star pero si los pilotos veo q esta es la solucion pero no entiendo el ingles :(

@luisaraujo.6281

3 жыл бұрын

@@viktor97575 ya lo arrancaste

Does it crank or it just clicks. Always show symptoms.

What would happen if you unplug that wire, while the car is running?

I love the fact be made this video as the hurricane was just forming lol . BORING!? I was on the edge of my key just waiting for that shit to start lol I don’t know about u Guys but I’m BLOWN AWAY lol

While You are cranking what happened whith the security light?

Where does it connect on the bottom of the car?

I am a female who keeps battery connection clean on all my vehicles. Not the wife's fault, maybe she thinks you should do this for her.

thanks

I have a focus i have been diaging for days now, ill check this tomorrow. What did the pats system light look like? Mine is solid with acc or crank

@litleElmo

4 жыл бұрын

Normally the light turns off

My car won't start after driving it in heat. Turn off car...go into store...come back out...won't start....usually just on really hot days of summer...any ideas? Thanks.

u need 2 clean the corrosion off ur terminals.water & baking soda but use very little water & carefully rinse it when done. (tip battery 2 one side just a little)so, when u rinse it, the water doesn't touch both terminals at the same time!

very good information.

@litleElmo

7 жыл бұрын

Funny how accidental discoveries are made. I found this problem by chance and everyone had the same issue.

I have a 2003 ford focus and just got a new ignition cylinder put on I had payed the locksmith guy to come program my 2 keys made it turn on I go out n used after he made it turn on I turn da car off I wanted to turn it back on my dash board is dead no light at all n my car won't turn on anymore wat can it be???

gracias thanks

I've got x reg ford focus zetec 2.0 16v the ignition lights will come on but it wont spark to start

@yanero0215

3 жыл бұрын

Late but...crank position sensor maybe.

i haven't seen that engine in a focus before!

@yanero0215

3 жыл бұрын

sohc split port engine...the zetec dohc 16v is better than that one.

Can any1 plz help me? 03 focus dohc zetec vin-3, cooling fans don't operate & every part is new! new head temp sensor(1 of it's wires is 12v & other is 5v reference) new cooling fan solenoid & new wiring harness(the old one was shorted out & burnt)( both ends now give off negative 12.56v when hot) I tested the fans & they spin when I apply 12v & ground to them but, I replaced them anyways & still didn't help! I bought a tested/used green 70 amp low speed cooling fan relay, I swapped out the 2 black relays with 2 from junk yard & the big grey cooling fan relay, I swapped it with my ignition relay since they are the same. Yet, still the fans don't work! I know that the fans spin continuously when I disconnect the cylinder head temp sensor but, that fried my alternator after several months so, I cut the 5v reference wire & extended it inside the car & ran a toggle switch & back to the other cut end & that allows me to turn my fans on & off. A;so, I bought a aftermarket cooling fan controller but, it is only set up to run 1 fan & idk which fan is for cooling & which is for my a/c??? now, my aftermarket cooling fan controller is a 70 or 80 amp set up so, I might be able to run both fans but, since the focus head temp sensor is a 2 wire set up, which wire do I use to control the after market fan controller & can I still keep my factory temp gauge? Right now, when I use the toggle switch to operate my fans, I loose my temp gauge while the fans are running & it works again when I shut the fans off! it is so frustrating & I REALLY NEED HELP! ANY & ALL ADVICE IS WELCOMED! Keep in mind that everything is new! the temp sensor, cooling fan & the cooling fan solenoid & wiring harness & I have replaced the relays with other ones to see if maybe that would have any affect? I just removed every ground wire I saw, sanded till I saw bare metal but I applied aluminum anti-seize between the chassis & the ground & im not sure that was my best idea but, I don't want it to rust. it's aluminum so, hopefully it will promote good ground! ANY ADVICE IS HELPFULL!!! THANK YOU! P.S. Everything else works great so, this cooling fan issue has me stumped!

@phemmyo5146

4 жыл бұрын

I have same issue also I ran a wire inside the car to control the fan. No solution yet but i bought a used engine. I think the problem is head gasket!!!!

Where you conecte

That’s you clutch solenoid

Help!!!!!! We have a 2001 Focus .. just died on my son as he was driving , now it will not crank, the dash lights do not come on, and windows will not roll up. Radio and lights work fine. All connections good and the battery is fine and clean of any debris. Please let me know what this could be and what to do. The security light blinks normal , not fast & blinks all the time. Please help!!!

@klayandkd5134

5 жыл бұрын

Alternator

@radekw708

5 жыл бұрын

Did you check your ignition fuse? Its probably blown. Most likely some wires are shorted out near the EGR valve tube between the engine and battery.

@litleElmo

4 жыл бұрын

Check the relays and fuses

@dereksimpson3783

2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever find the problem? I have the same with ,07 transit van!!!!!!

@juanluisoso79

26 күн бұрын

Sensor de impacto lo lleva en los pies del asiento copiloto de lado derecho trae un dibujo bomba de gasolina lo apachurra con el dedo y va a arrancar el motor

battery needs a good cleaning as well

What happens when that computer ground wire is connected to body where it's suppose to be?

@litleElmo

4 жыл бұрын

It will work fine. Just make sure it has good ground contact.

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Is there any way to disable or get pass the antitheft system to turn my ignition on ?

@litleElmo

7 жыл бұрын

No. with the fords, the instrument cluster, ignition switch and chipped key, and computer are all tied together acting as the security.

@d.j.9961

7 жыл бұрын

There's a few ways 2 bypass the security but u need 2 know the frequency of the chip/ resistor in it key 1st.(pats system) then u can go 2 radio shack n get a resistor chip that matches it.theres other ways 2

@d.j.9961

7 жыл бұрын

We have 1 key on 2 vehicles & I need 2 dissect the keys & test Em 2 see what frequency they are so we're not sol if we loose keys?

@d.j.9961

7 жыл бұрын

Also u could go 2 junkyard & get a computer from another focus and the pats ring on the donor car's ignition & the keys 4 that car but the vin # won't match so depending on what state ur in the computer will have to be flashed by Ford dealer for dmv 2 legalize it

Sooo lenghty

Hello Sir! I need your help from Sweden! I have a ford da3 focus 2005 , I pulled out my stereo and then put it inside but now everything works on the Dashboard but nothing happen no crancs no start nothing battery is ok, can you help me?

@rmt5820

4 жыл бұрын

Even a mechanic man also didn't what's the problem!

@litleElmo

4 жыл бұрын

Any other wires disconnected when you removed the radio? Some radios have the car security wired to them directly and if yours is one then you just disabled your car. Factory radio or replacement will have to be installed and enter password on the radio.

we know it your car buddy

Hey Sr. look my video. My car have the same ploblem. Can you help me please?

@litleElmo

4 жыл бұрын

put that orange and red wire on the battery and check your fuses and relays. Make sure security light is not blinking fast. If security light is blinking fast then it means that the car thinks that its been stolen.

So with the computer wire disconnected would the car still push start?

@litleElmo

4 жыл бұрын

no

I starter manual and it find the starter I search ground but I find 1 to the engine and another orange with black is the ground of computer I put in the negative but nothing happened

@litleElmo

8 жыл бұрын

Did you check the fuses and relays? Go to my channel here litleElmo

@litleElmo

8 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5x_msSLh8XZcbw.html

@litleElmo

8 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/iGp-j9WjlKXLoZs.html

@luislugo43

8 жыл бұрын

Yes i check is the same problem :/

@litleElmo

8 жыл бұрын

did the starter turn over when you put a wire in that connector?

I ha an automatic 2002 Ford focus

@litleElmo

7 жыл бұрын

mine is manual

Leave it to ford to use 3 feet of what, 16 gauge wire, to ground the main computer!

is this the 2.3l or the 2.0L engine.. ive got the 2.3 with a five speed, and all the lights turn on and with have you, but it wont crank the engine.

@litleElmo

Жыл бұрын

I have the 2.0L. You should check your starter relay, fuse, cables to your starter. You might even have a bad solenoid and or starter.

@Jack_223

Жыл бұрын

@@litleElmo I can tell you with 100% confidence that it’s definitely not the starter/solenoid. I was able to by pass it, using a standard push button, and as long as I have the key/turned to the run position, it starts right up, and I can also hear the relay click every time I try to use the key, but I’m no electrician, idk if the relay can still be bad or not.

I'm done with any Ford car.

I have the same car and it has a hard start but when it starts it loses power when put it's about to change gears

@litleElmo

3 жыл бұрын

is it automatic or standard transmission?

😂replace F8 30 amp inanition fuse it's all it took

You are not showing any thing

I have the same problem but dont turn on

@litleElmo

8 жыл бұрын

Did you see my other vids? That might help if its not the wire problem. Tell me what the car is doing and not doing and I will give you a few ideas what the problem could be.

@luislugo43

8 жыл бұрын

Y try to turn on and is the same problem but I check the computer wire and but in the negative but don't work I try to find another ground but is imposoble

@litleElmo

8 жыл бұрын

my email don't play vids. Do you have a youtube channel? I can watch it there and post comment.

@litleElmo

8 жыл бұрын

I seen the video you had. Looks to me like it might be the starter relay. Switch one of the relays with one that is right next to it. Needs to be the same kind of relay. Look under the fuse box in the hood area and the cover will tell you which one it is. It could also be your neutral safety start switch. Your car is automatic so find the switch and unplug the connector. Stick a paper clip or short wire and touch both wires together and try to start the car. It could also be a bad starter. Look at my video for testing the starter without removing it from the car. Very easy to do. Could be a bad ignition switch but I doubt it.Let me know what you find.