New Owner ('03 1.6 Ghia) - Few Questions

[Baz_N]

Hi,

I’ve just come out of a company car scheme and bought a Focus as my car for doing my daily commute in. I bought a low mileage ’03 plate 1.6 Ghia – it’s got leather and all the toys I assume came with this spec at the time (heated seats, heated front windscreen, etc.).

It does have a few faults I didn’t notice prior to picking up the car that I want to get sorted so am looking for some help and advice on how to fix them:

- Front windscreen wipers do not do the ‘single wipe’ function – they move for as long as you hold the stalk for in this mode (the normal function/intermittent wipe works fine)

- Rear washer jet does not work – front jets work fine

- Reverse light doesn’t work and lens looks to have water in it – how do I clear this and is it going to be related to the light not working?

- A few interior parts have seen better days (handbrake lever, rubber cup holder mats, etc.) are these readily available new or am I looking at eBay for better quality second hand parts?

- Any recommendations on where I can get a good set of mats/mud flaps

- The reception on the radio is a bit patchy (especially on MW – listening to TalkSport for example) are there any fixes to improve this or has anyone fitted a DAB head unit cheaply?

Appreciate that’s a long list so thanks for reading and providing some help!

Cheers,

Barry

[Baz_N]

Hi again,

I appreciate my first post being a load of questions isn't ideal, but if anyone has any thoughts on the above it would be greatly appreciated.

Particularly interested in anything on the front wiper issue and the radio reception (now seem to pick up interference from the engine!).

Now the evenings are brighter I'll be looking at the other items when I get the chance.

Thanks,

Barry

[soulman123]

I think the wipe issue could be down to the relay. I believe that's lurking behind the glovebox failing that top right fusebox in the engine bay.

rear washer jet might be blocked, use a needle to clean, also check the popping hasn't disconnected.

parts are easyish to find, eBay or new from the dealer. or an online salvage site like partsgateway.

mud flaps sometimes pop up on eBay and amazon. failing that I doubt they wouldcost too much from ford.

check the aerial us attached ok and everything at the back of the stereo is firmly in.

good luck and enjoy the lighter evenings. its nice to tinker now its not freezing.

[soulman123]

oh and welcome to the forum... ps don't tell anyone I'm around they usually only let me out on weekends.

...crawls back in boot and hides