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28-03-2010, 05:38 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Hey guys, i've run into a problem with my LS zetec.
Sometimes i can't turn the car key to the engine starting position and I assume that this is a problem with my immobiliser. It started about a month ago and has been occuring intermittently and only recently has the problem gotten really bad. It took me about 10 minutes to get my car started last night. I lock and unlock the doors and try to start the car and i keep repeating the process until it starts. I really don't have a clue as to what the problem is, but i'm hoping some of you guys can point me in the right direction. Thanks |
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28-03-2010, 05:50 PM
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Focus on my Focus
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canberra
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Might sound like a stupid question but are you sure the steering lock isn't engaged? That stops you from turning the key.
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28-03-2010, 05:56 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Steering lock isn't engaged, forgot to mention that.
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29-03-2010, 08:55 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Melbourne
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While this may not be your problem I had starting problems because the key got a very small bur on it and would not turn the barrel of the ignition lock. Local ford dealer gave it a quick rub with very light sandpaper and has been Ok since then.
I have no idea how it gor burred and could not see the bur myself. |
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29-03-2010, 10:24 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 26
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There are 3 positions on the ignition from my understanding. My car turns to the first 2 positions, but is won't turn to the last position (engine starting position). What's weirder is that it works sometimes and other times it doesn't work! I'm going to try get some quotes on a new key from ford dealers. Hopefully a new key will fix the problem |
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30-03-2010, 10:51 AM
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yum
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,417
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Does the spare key work?
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30-03-2010, 10:59 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 26
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The key old key started working fine again.
I'm soo confused as to why this was happening, but i'm just glad it fixed itself without having to pay any money to get it fixed. |
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01-04-2010, 06:37 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2009
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I brought it in to a shop and they replaced the ignition switch and now it's working again. So the problem wasn't the immobiliser and was a faulty ignition switch.
Cost me $229. $79 for a new ignition switch and $150 for labour. |
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01-04-2010, 08:06 PM
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You can call me Chris
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sydney
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02-04-2010, 01:29 PM
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Focus on my Focus
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 820
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If you think that's bad, try the clutch pedal return spring.
Spring - $9 Labour - $210 No joke. I rang up for a quote.
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Now: 2006 Ford Focus LX Manual in Satin White Wife: 2013 Kuga Titanium in Frozen White Then: 1990 Ford Laser - Assasinated by a 76 year old man who failed to give way. Now normally when we have these races, Jeremy goes in the car and says "Powerrr" alot.... - James speaking about Jeremy (Top Gear S7 E05) American parts... Russian parts... ALL MADE IN TAIWAN! - Russian guy in Armegeddon |
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07-04-2010, 09:45 PM
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I wanna XR5
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: South Oz
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peruatan I would beleive that as I have done the spring myself, there is very little room to move even after taking bottom of dash away.
2 hrs it took me and skin off.
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