Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 odometer backlight remains on when ignition off

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Mon 24 Nov 2008 22:30
03 odometer backlight remains on when ignition off - djmontara
hi!
my 1.8 Focus has only recently developed this problem.
when i remove the key from the ignition, the backlight of the odometer comes on. it doesnt display anything but just stays lit.

ive been experimenting.. its very temperamental. one day it will stay off and be normal. other days as soon as i take the key out, it comes on.
sometimes there is a few seconds delay after taking the key out before it comes on or sometimes it will randomly flicker crazily as if its trying to get itself on... and then remains on! i have no idea what it can be, but i must say it is very annoying!

has anybody else experienced this problem and is there a way of solving this problem?

thanks a lot,


matt

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 25/11/2008 at 00:09

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