James Brunt

Hi there,

My car has developed an intermittent no crank no start fault where when I try and start the car I get all lights but nothing happens when I hold the key to the start position. The car will start when I either try a few more times or if I hold the key in the start position for about 5 or so seconds.

I think this would indicate a faulty relay as the car cranks and starts first time normally and this problem is intermittent.

I have looked in the passenger glove box at the relays and the start inhibit relay has the following numbers:

2S7T 14B192 AA and V23136 B1 X66.

A quick Google and it seems that it may be the same relay as 5M5T 14B192CA but I can't be certain.

I can only seem to find used relays on eBay and I would probably rather get a new relay but I don't want to go to ford as they will probably charge 3X the normal price. Does anyone know where I can get a new relay from?

Thanks

James

2002 Ford Focus MK1 TDCI Ghia X

H3lsing

Can you turn on your head lights? and if so are they bright or dull. This is just to determine the condition of the battery. It's a process of elimination really.

James Brunt

The headlights are fine and the battery is in good condition as I tested it about a month ago. When the engine does turn over it starts up fine and there are no battery lights on. Voltage is good too.

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iTrader: (2)

possible that the starter solenoid is on its way out too

Jamieb16v

I reckon starter relay. Or dodgy solenoid