Drich290195 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Could anyone tell me what is causing this noise. Ill post a video. The engine is not running although it sounds like it is. The key is turned to start and I have the lights off. if the lights are on it stops is it something to do with the alternator. Its a 2003 1.4 fiesta. Many thanks. Video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Sounds like the heater fan the alternator only runs when the engine is running or could be the power steering pump if its the electric type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, dezwez said: Sounds like the heater fan the alternator only runs when the engine is running or could be the power steering pump if its the electric type Would that run if the engine wasn't running. Cause it does it regardless. Is it a easy fix. But then why would it make a difference if I turn the lights on or off? Do any of the pulleys turn If the key is just turned to on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 power steering pump if its the electric type has to be coded in by ford but it strange that it keeps running like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I would take a look at the wiring around the pump it may be shorting out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 minute ago, dezwez said: power steering pump if its the electric type has to be coded in by ford but it strange that it keeps running like that Don't think it is the pump think the pump is belt driven. Like I said its 03 so old. It's odd that it stops when the lights are turned off and only starts when they are on regardless of whether the engine is running or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 your sig says it a 2006 so not the pump maybe air con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, dezwez said: your sig says it a 2006 so not the pump maybe air con Apologies it's my other car that is the ST. Bit more detail it only makes the sound when the light is on it is coming from the light. If the engine is on or off and the lights are off no noise. As soon as I turn them on regardless of engine state it starts making the noise can a light make a noise ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 do you lights have the little motors that rise the lights up and down it might be stuck on I think you just turn the motor to remove it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, dezwez said: do you lights have the little motors that rise the lights up and down it might be stuck on I think you just turn the motor to remove it Winner that man. Thanks When i turn the nob i can here the left one moving but the right one keeps making that noise. Guessing the right one is buggered then as it does not react. Are these part of the lights or can i replace the motor? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 yes and not to bad price on feebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 11 minutes ago, dezwez said: yes and not to bad price on feebay thank god it wasn't something major lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 most times its some thing stupid but you can be hunting for ages glad its sorted this is what you need http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-FORD-FOCUS-MK1-2002-2005-HEADLIGHT-HEADLAMP-ADJUSTMENT-MOTOR-XS4X-13K198-AB-/311783525999?hash=item4897bf0e6f:g:mOoAAOSwnHZYd8k7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 12 hours ago, dezwez said: most times its some thing stupid but you can be hunting for ages glad its sorted this is what you need http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-FORD-FOCUS-MK1-2002-2005-HEADLIGHT-HEADLAMP-ADJUSTMENT-MOTOR-XS4X-13K198-AB-/311783525999?hash=item4897bf0e6f:g:mOoAAOSwnHZYd8k7 Definitely thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 12 hours ago, dezwez said: most times its some thing stupid but you can be hunting for ages glad its sorted this is what you need http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-FORD-FOCUS-MK1-2002-2005-HEADLIGHT-HEADLAMP-ADJUSTMENT-MOTOR-XS4X-13K198-AB-/311783525999?hash=item4897bf0e6f:g:mOoAAOSwnHZYd8k7 Any idea on where i can find a guide to remove these or where the actual things are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 12 hours ago, dezwez said: most times its some thing stupid but you can be hunting for ages glad its sorted this is what you need http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-FORD-FOCUS-MK1-2002-2005-HEADLIGHT-HEADLAMP-ADJUSTMENT-MOTOR-XS4X-13K198-AB-/311783525999?hash=item4897bf0e6f:g:mOoAAOSwnHZYd8k7 Any idea on where i can find a guide to remove these or where the actual things are 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Take the back cover off the head light as if you were replacing a bulb. You should be able to see the motor it should just turn to remove it then disconnect The wiring plug I find a little mirror will help if its not in there take a good look around the back of the head lamp housing you should be able to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 21 hours ago, Drich290195 said: Could anyone tell me what is causing this noise. Ill post a video. The engine is not running although it sounds like it is. The key is turned to start and I have the lights off. if the lights are on it stops is it something to do with the alternator. Its a 2003 1.4 fiesta. Many thanks. Video. That's the little field mouse peddling like Lance Armstrong #KeepHerLitt 😥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuffers69 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I've never heard one do that before haha, I got a whole headlight from motor hog for £20 if there's anything else wrong with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 3 hours ago, dezwez said: Take the back cover off the head light as if you were replacing a bulb. You should be able to see the motor it should just turn to remove it then disconnect The wiring plug I find a little mirror will help if its not in there take a good look around the back of the head lamp housing you should be able to see it i can see it but bugger knows how to get it out. Do i need to take the light apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 if you can turn it side ways it should come out if not you may have to take the light out ford doesn't give you much room with these lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, dezwez said: if you can turn it side ways it should come out if not you may have to take the light out ford doesn't give you much room with these lights I'm right in thinking this is the motor how do I turn that. See picture linked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 take the light out as I can not see it in your picture heres a link to take it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, dezwez said: take the light out as I can not see it in your picture heres a link to take it out Taken it out. Do I need to remove a screw or anything to get the motor out just can't get in to get it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drich290195 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, dezwez said: take the light out as I can not see it in your picture heres a link to take it out I did a video showing its placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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