PitstopPete Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Hello, I have a 2007 Focus style, 1.6, petrol and it has recently having erratic electrical problems. When I turn the key to start the car just before the engine turns over sometimes the windscreen wipers come on for a second or two, and a warning beep or two or 3. The other day when I was driving all the instrument cluster lights went on, a few seconds later the lights went off. This has happened a few times. The other day the temp gauge went to the top when I started the engine, the engine was already warm from driving earlier. The engine was not overheating. Next time I started it it was fine. The petrol gauge showed empty when I know I had half a tank full. The engine cuts out when driving, and when I started it up again it just died, until I start it up and rev the engine. This has happened a few times. I know a bit about cars and mechanics, but electrics are not my strong point. I would be grateful for any help or advise. Thanks. I will clean up any earth connections just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frembrit Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 How old is the battery? Might be worth getting that checked/tested to start with. Strange things happen (like the wipers) when a battery is on its last legs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitstopPete Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 The battery is at least 3 years old. I will test it tomorrow. Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasthope Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 might be your instrument cluster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitstopPete Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 I changed the battery and that cured the electrical problems. I also changed the ignition switch and that has stopped the car from stalling. All is good for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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