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Ford Focus 59 plate faults appearing on instrument cluster

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Basically my fault is that when driving my ABS light traction control light and parking brake will flash on the instrument cluster also my radio will turn off like loose power then like a relay clicks in the passenger footwell then radio turns back on then light disappear form cluster this happens possible every 2-3 mins of driving 
I have had my instruments cluster repaired by ECU testing as this fault was occurring they then said it was faulty repaired my unit but this problem is still occurring this fault was doing it before and now after the repair as well

The self test on my vehicle which can be done on instrument slcluster come up with DTC #01D900



It's called 'Tree Hugger' fault

@StephenFord enjoys stuff like this.

The solder on the back of the instrument cluster is starting to fail. It is special save the dolphin lead free solder which falls apart as cars get older and vibration causes the solder to crack and form dry joints.

You need the full Instrument Cluster solder joints reflowed. There are many companies on eBay and similar who offer a repair sevice for about £70

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Thanks for the reply unification

I though this fault would be rectified when I sent the whole instrument cluster to ECU testing they supposibly fix that fault and then guarantee is for unlimited mileage not sure what they repair on the circuit board.

Often companies who don't fully realise the 'dry joint' problem of the lead free solder tend only to reflow a few of the joints which works for a while. To sort the problem long term every solder joint on the instrument cluster needs reflowed using good quality solder.

7 minutes ago, Jake12345678 said:

.. and then guarantee is for unlimited mileage not sure what they repair on the circuit board.

Best to find out exactly what they repaired. As stated, you need a full circuit board re solder, as the 'dolphin friendly' stuff is rubbish, & won't cut it. They may have just repaired an offending one or two joints to get the board up & running...

  • Author

Are there good recommended companies for this repair at all ? 

9 minutes ago, Jake12345678 said:

Thanks for the reply unification

 

Now, who is this 'unification' you speak of?? 🤣

  • Author

Sorry I meant unofox for the first reply hahahaha but also thank you for your reply and help 

3 minutes ago, Jake12345678 said:

Sorry I meant unofox ...

Now, who is this..... oh, we've done that LOL

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