Ford Focus 2 not starting
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Ford Focus 2 not starting
Hi all,
I got a Ford Focus 2 and the reg is 2005.
After coming from Holidays, I try to start it and it just went dead after few clicking sounds. I thought it was dead battery as it has happened in the past. Later I asked my colleague to give me a jump start and still the car wouldnt start. We even try pushing and starting it.
I called the Automania guys and he said it was the key problem. Apparently the car engine wasnt reading the key because the clock sign keep appearing on the dash board. I called the key guy and he was sure 100% that it is a key problem. I called couple of other mechanics and the other 2 said my ecu is gone. If it was key problem then the mileage should appear on the key board once the engine is switched on. I have been told ECU (second hand) will cost me approx £300-£500 not including labor. I am still not sure what the problem is >
Anyone with ideas or any help.
Thanks
Vikram
I got a Ford Focus 2 and the reg is 2005.
After coming from Holidays, I try to start it and it just went dead after few clicking sounds. I thought it was dead battery as it has happened in the past. Later I asked my colleague to give me a jump start and still the car wouldnt start. We even try pushing and starting it.
I called the Automania guys and he said it was the key problem. Apparently the car engine wasnt reading the key because the clock sign keep appearing on the dash board. I called the key guy and he was sure 100% that it is a key problem. I called couple of other mechanics and the other 2 said my ecu is gone. If it was key problem then the mileage should appear on the key board once the engine is switched on. I have been told ECU (second hand) will cost me approx £300-£500 not including labor. I am still not sure what the problem is >
Anyone with ideas or any help.
Thanks
Vikram
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Thanks guys.
Got another update.
I have replaced the battery and still not getting anything from the engine. Its not even trying.
Could you clarify what PAT system is? Sorry not good with the cars.
Is it expensive to get your ECU sorted?
Thanks
Got another update.
I have replaced the battery and still not getting anything from the engine. Its not even trying.
Could you clarify what PAT system is? Sorry not good with the cars.
Is it expensive to get your ECU sorted?
Thanks
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PATS=Passive Anti Theft System.
It utilizes RFID (the same way contactless payment works)
There is a transponder within your key, that is paired with your car, the immobilizer is then disarmed.
It requires no power, that is for the remote C/L.
There will be an LED inside the car, this should extinguish when the ignition is switched on?
Do you not have a spare key you can try?
Martin
It utilizes RFID (the same way contactless payment works)
There is a transponder within your key, that is paired with your car, the immobilizer is then disarmed.
It requires no power, that is for the remote C/L.
There will be an LED inside the car, this should extinguish when the ignition is switched on?
Do you not have a spare key you can try?
Martin
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