ford focus 2.0 tdci 56 - not starting

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Sat 3 Oct 2015 08:46
ford focus 2.0 tdci 56 - not starting - r1gas

hi everyone I have a problem starting the car when we clear everything that comes up about 18 faults it starts ,It can run for a month or ten minutes .i have been told that its the clocks and that ford are the only ones that can do this is as they have to recode and link both keys is this correct i have had a auto electrian change the clocks but he couldnt get it to start so we put the old ones back but he couldnt get it to start

so phone call to my mate who has a small garage comes up again clears it and it starts but says he hasnt got big enough computer to swap the clocks and program the keys

advice and prices welcome regards dave

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Sat 3 Oct 2015 09:39
ford focus 2.0 tdci 56 - not starting - elekie&a/c doctor

A fault with the clocks is a common problem on 05/06 Focus models and will cause digital display and non start issues.The clocks are fixable by a good electronics engineer as it is caused by the failure of a component on the printed circuit board.No need to replace the pod unit.There are many specialist firms that repair these.A new pod is around £500 and will need programming.

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Sat 3 Oct 2015 11:35
ford focus 2.0 tdci 56 - not starting - r1gas

thx should save me a few £ just need to find one .ive had one bad auto elec and my mate cant do stuff like that thx again

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