welshpete44 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I'm having an intermittent starting problem with my Focus sport, sometimes when I turn the engine it just makes a clicking sound and wont start at all. It will then turn over after a jump start. Any ideas what the problem could be, called to Ford dealers for a diagnostic but they said they cant do anything unless the car is brought to them when the problem is occurring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wase16ll Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 battery or connection problem could also be a starter motor/connection problem might pay to have battery tested, plus remove and clean the terminals/clamps, follow the main leads from battery and check/clean those connections too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 My mate had a similar issue on a new Focus. The battery connections were loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 battery or connection problem could also be a starter motor/connection problem might pay to have battery tested, plus remove and clean the terminals/clamps, follow the main leads from battery and check/clean those connections too. When you say Jump Start , your using a battery Booster right? , Don't jump start it off another Car you could damage the ECU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshpete44 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 battery o.k. yeah it was jumped of a battery booster by breakdown guy, all connections fine plus earths. When I turn the key I get a whirring noise . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wase16ll Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 so your getting clicking and/or whirring? clicking...starter/battery/connection problem whirring...starter/ring gear problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Check the battery is installed correctly, the contact grips that go around the terminal need to be properly located at the bottom of the terminal closest to the battery. I had this exact same problem, the battery was not charging as the contact was not being made properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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