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12-02-2019, 01:13 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 4
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Hi
This has happened a few times over the last month (and twice yesterday). Hoping someone may be able to shed some light. I started my car yesterday to find that the steering lock took longer to release than usual. This got my attention as the last time this happened the following occurred. With the engine running, I moved the transmission into R, however the car would not move. (Same with D). Engine was running fine - just the car would not move. Engine would rev when I pressed the accelerator but there was no motion. I turned the car off. Then when I tried to start the car again, the car would not start / engine would not turnover. After 5-10 minutes (of the car being switched off) I again tried to start the car. Car started easily and I was able to drive off without any issues. Took it to a local mechanic soon after it happened. There were a few error reports coming up when he ran his checks, so he cleared all of them. Wasn't sure what the problem was. And then, (after the computer had been reset by mechanice) the same thing happened last night. Would appreciate hearing any thoughts on this. Thanks Steve |
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12-02-2019, 01:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: NSW
Posts: 1,610
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What were the codes
Check connections at gearbox Rescan and write down codes |
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12-02-2019, 05:17 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 804
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symptons suggest TCM cannot identify which gear the transmission is in. Some times it is because your battery is on way out and voltage drops interfer with signals to TCM/ECU
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12-02-2019, 11:12 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 7,694
 
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01-10-2019, 07:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Victoria
Posts: 659
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When the car starts it takes a while for the battery charging system to kick in I’ve seen (raw data). If your battery voltage drops too low before this happens then the steering remains locked. I have had this happen a few times.
Your battery is on its way out or just needs a charge (stand-alone charger).
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2020.25 Focus SA ST-Line Wagon + DAP 2011 Focus LW Trend (Diesel) [sold] 2006 Territory SY Ghia (AWD) |
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2012 Focus with strange issue (computer related?)
Linear Mode
