focusdriver Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yesterday - my 55 Focus wouldn't start at lunchtime when I was nipping out from work for a bit. Everything seemed fine, I waited for the diesel indicator to turn off but when I turned the key the final notch there was just one loud clicking sound and then nothing else. I tried about 7-8 times and it finally worked. It started fine again last night and this morning but I've just tried it now and it's not starting again. I tried lots of times.. Any ideas? I'm a layman - so think it might be the starter but any tips on getting it started so I can get it to a garage? BTW what do you do if you can't even get it started to get it to a garage? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alz Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yesterday - my 55 Focus wouldn't start at lunchtime when I was nipping out from work for a bit. Everything seemed fine, I waited for the diesel indicator to turn off but when I turned the key the final notch there was just one loud clicking sound and then nothing else. I tried about 7-8 times and it finally worked. It started fine again last night and this morning but I've just tried it now and it's not starting again. I tried lots of times.. Any ideas? I'm a layman - so think it might be the starter but any tips on getting it started so I can get it to a garage? BTW what do you do if you can't even get it started to get it to a garage? Thanks it sounds like the battery is tired and on its way out, check it with a volt meter, you can also try and jump start it, this will tell you if its the battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 it sounds like the battery is tired and on its way out, check it with a volt meter, you can also try and jump start it, this will tell you if its the battery clicking =starter motor has a dodgy earth or its on its way out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusdriver Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Alz, I had a new battery and alternator just under a year ago - and the lights and everything are working fine. I was thinking the starter myself. Do some garages come out and change it if you can't get there? Hopefully it might start in the morning. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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