I have a 2002 Ford Focus that doesn't like to start every once in awhile. It usually starts up first thing in the morning but after a long drive or driving around for awhile it won't start.
When I crank the key everything comes on and I hear the starter click but the motor does not turn over. If you wait a few hours it will start back up. Sometimes you have to wait longer than usual. On one occasion it wouldn't start up for a whole day.
It doesn't seem to be a temperature problem because the problem persists in both cold and warm weather. I suppose it's possible though since it happens after the car has been running for awhile.
It's immediately after shutting the car off that it won't start as well. I've gotten into the habit of starting my car again right after I shut it off just to see if I'm going to have to wait awhile to start it again or if it will start right up.
I already took it to the shop and they replaced the battery and took out an old alarm system that they said messed with the ignition and that it was probably what was causing the problem.
Please for the love of god someone help me. I can't afford to fix the wrong thing and I need to be able to get around. My only other option is trading it in which I might do if I fix it anyways.
The problem whith some problems,is they get repaired by process of elinination,maybe have alook at the crank postion sensor.
I have the same kind of pronblem - Our car just clicks instead of starts when turning the ignition key initially we thought it was the immobiliser however i think its the starter motor - is it a hard job to replace or could i try it?
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