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Anonymous Posted on Jul 15, 2014

Starting problems 2012 ford focus

I have to turn the key multiple times to get it to start.

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Check that the battery terminals and posts are shiny clean and tight. Check for tight cables on the starter motor. This problem is an indication of a dry joint in the armature of the starter and the only way to check is to remove the starter and have an accredited auto electrician test the armature on a specific piece of test equipment called a "growler"

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 17, 2008

SOURCE: Ford Focus 2004 - key won't turn in ignition

these vehicles have a lot of problems with ignition cylinders binding up. It needs to be replaced with an updated cylinder. If you tap on the key with a small hammer or something like it while turning the key you can get it to turn

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 29, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 ford focus does not start

its most likely your starter silonied

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Peter

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  • Posted on Jul 18, 2009

SOURCE: steering wheel is locked key will not turn 2001 ford focus automa

have you tryed to turn the steering a little bit, at the same time turn the key.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 24, 2009

SOURCE: during cold weather my 2003 ford focus TDCi is

needs new glow plugs not hard to do

James Stalford

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  • Posted on Nov 26, 2012

SOURCE: My 2001 Ford Focus does not start. The starter

the two wire at the starter are in a plastic sleeve that seperates them it could be melted inside

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