ranjdas Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi i am having trouble starting up my car, when i insert the key it won't turn over it makes tick tick noises. I brought a new battery, alternator and new starter motor and still same problems can someone help me. e-mail ranj-das@hotmail.com thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAR897 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 My cousin had a similar set of problems with his Focus... but It turned out to be a combination of the battery and the alternator. have you rang ford or tried a troubleshooting thing online? That would be my next port of call. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranjdas Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 My cousin had a similar set of problems with his Focus... but It turned out to be a combination of the battery and the alternator. have you rang ford or tried a troubleshooting thing online? That would be my next port of call. Good luck. nope i haven't done either of them, but i have booked it in my local garage hopefully they should find the problem thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 nope i haven't done either of them, but i have booked it in my local garage hopefully they should find the problemthanks have you checked there is power getting to the starter motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbyzetecs269 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 this sounds similar, im having the same problem with my new zetec s, and not sure how to solve it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranjdas Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 have you checked there is power getting to the starter motor? i checked it and looks loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranjdas Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 this sounds similar, im having the same problem with my new zetec s, and not sure how to solve it check your starter motor, battery and alternator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Hi i am having trouble starting up my car, when i insert the key it won't turn over it makes tick tick noises. I brought a new battery, alternator and new starter motor and still same problems can someone help me.e-mail ranj-das@hotmail.com thanks does it still occasionally start or is it totally kaput? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandoned_vehicle Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I had a corroded earth strap/lead in the engine compartment at one point.. This give me starting problems, just ticking and not turning over as I recall.. I took it to a mechanic after push starting it and they pointed out the problem and I fixed it miself there and then.. Was quite awkward to reach if I recall correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranjdas Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 I had a corroded earth strap/lead in the engine compartment at one point.. This give me starting problems, just ticking and not turning over as I recall.. I took it to a mechanic after push starting it and they pointed out the problem and I fixed it miself there and then.. Was quite awkward to reach if I recall correctly were abouts is that, the earth strap/lead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squaddiefox Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 can you get to the starter motor? if so, make sure all the connections are done up tight. not familiar with foci but the earth strap will be attached to either the engine and/or the gearbox to the main chassis. for an easy fix, get a battery cable and connect to the negativ terminal on the battery and a good earth point on a chassis leg, free from paint and rust. also try rocking the car backwards and forwards whilst it is in gearto make sure the starter cog isn't still engaged on the flywheel. you could also try jump starting (read the owners manual for info to avoid voltage peaks). and tapping the starter with a bar whilst someone turns the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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