Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 2.0, Temp & Fuel Gauges on when ignition off

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Mon 24 Dec 2007 14:15
02 2.0, Temp & Fuel Gauges on when ignition off - morrisoxford
Hi,
I have a 2002 Focus Estate, 2.0 Zetec, which has developed an odd
fault.
When I switch the ignition off, the Fuel & Temperature gauges go to
the halfway position (normally they park at zero)
When the ignition is on, the gauges return to zero then work normally.
This only started to happen yesterday, and the only clues I have are
that I'd just filled up with petrol and then washed the car. Also,
it's very cold and damp outside.
I'm guessing some sort of electrical short-circuit and checked both
fuse boxes, but they appear to be bone dry.
I'd appreciate any advice!
Cheers,
Eddie

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 24/12/2007 at 14:39

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Mon 24 Dec 2007 14:37
Focus 2002 Temp & Fuel Gauges on when ignition off - Screwloose

Focii do have issues with their display pods; but they can also do odd things if the battery is getting a bit low.

Hopefully it will correct itself with a bit of use; but, if it doesn't, you could try pulling fuses 50 and 59 out for a while - some resetting of clocks etc. may be needed afterwards.
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Mon 24 Dec 2007 14:40
Focus 2002 Temp & Fuel Gauges on when ignition off - Pugugly {P}
Morris,
If you do a forum search here you'll find some mention of the problem recently
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Mon 24 Dec 2007 20:50
Focus 2002 Temp & Fuel Gauges on when ignition off - morrisoxford
Sorry - I hadn't spotted that the Forum Search defaults to items under a month old.
I've found the old thread now.
Looks like I'll probably live with the problem, as long as the gauges work when the engine's running and nothing else goes wrong!
Merry Christmas
Eddie
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