Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.6 Engine Light & other electrical problems

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Fri 27 Jun 2008 09:47
2001 1.6 Engine Light & other electrical problems - ZiggyMousey
Hi All,

I have a Ford Focus 1.6 Yreg and only recently some probs have started surfacing. First my driver side electric window stopped working and now remains closed at all times, the the speedo started dropping to zero whilst driving (when this happens it seems power is restricted to the stereo because the volume drops until the speedo shoots back up to the actual speed i'm moving) and then the traction control light started coming on ramdomly even when not skidding (it can stay on for a hour or so and then turn off randomly) and NOW, last night, my ENGINE LIGHT came on!!

The car seems to be running fine and I've topped up all the fluids etc.

Do you think that its a problem or another electrical blip ??

Really don't want to fork out for a full on checkover if it just a little wiring issue.

Thanks!

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 27/06/2008 at 12:03

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Fri 27 Jun 2008 14:39
2001 1.6 Engine Light & other electrical problems - mfarrow
Engine light should be read at dealer or competent garage.

Speedo dropping is failure of speed sender on gearbox. It changes the stereo volume because it's designed to get louder as you drive faster to counteract road noise.

Window could be failing wiring/switch/motor; get it looked at if you're no good with a multimeter.
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