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Ford Focus refuses to start

I 2005 Ford Focus will not start. I went to start it for work and had no ignition light, while a loud buzzing noise came from the fusebox area. The digital display says engine system fault and the indicators won't work. Any ideas?

Asked on 22 September 2014 by Alan

Answered by Honest John
Major electrical relay fault.
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