Why is my Ford not starting?

While there are a variety of reasons your Ford Focus won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.

How do I start my Ford Galaxy with the key?

If you have a model of Galaxy which only has a key fob with start/stop button and no place to insert a key, then try placing your key fob as close to the start/stop button as you can and then start the vehicle. Tip: You can try starting your Galaxy with its second key.

Can a bad key fob cause car not to start?

If the chip inside your key got damaged in any way, your vehicle may not be able to read the information on the key, resulting in a failure to start. Or the system that reads the key may just be worn down and not working correctly.

What does no crank no start mean?

This usually means the power sent from the key through the neutral safety switch to the starter solenoid is not getting there. Headlights begin white and bright, when you try to start the engine, nothing happens, no clink, no crank and the the headlights do flicker a bit.

What does it mean when you try to start your car and it just clicks?

If you hear rapid clicking… A rapid clicking noise when trying to start your car could mean there’s something wrong within the electrical system. Perhaps your battery’s dead, or your alternator, which charges the battery, isn’t working correctly. You may need to replace your alternator or battery.

Why is my Ford saying no key detected?

Reasons your car won’t detect the key fob the battery inside the remote is dead. the remote itself is broken or no longer programmed to your car. the car battery is low. the keyless operation system is faulty.

Will car start if key fob battery is low?

In most cars, the security (immobilizer) chip inside the fob works without a battery, but only from a very close range. So even if the fob has a weak battery, it should still start the car. You may have to hold the smart fob closer to the “Start” button or insert it into a special slot to start the engine.

Why does my Ford Galaxy keep losing power?

ford galaxy 1.9tdi. Problem is that it keeps losing power – intermitently. Usually after you have revvved up to 3000. The problem clears if you stop and re-start the engine. This is happening once or twice a week. Submitted:8 years ago. Category: UK Ford Show More Show Less Ask Your Own UK Ford Question Share this conversation

Why does my galaxy engine cut out when I start it?

Malfunction of this engine ECU begins intermittently causing the vehicle to cut out almost as soon as the engine has started. Further attempts at running the vehicle will result in the engine starting, immediately cutting out and being unable to restart.

Can a bad ignition switch cause a car to not start?

by Jonathan Lister. The ignition switch in Ford vehicles is responsible for handling the electrical signals related to starting the vehicle. A failing ignition switch can cause system-wide problems ranging from the ability of the car to start, to maintaining speed and even keeping the radio turned on.

Why is my Ford 2.0 TDCi not starting?

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve on the exhaust failed on our ford 2.0 Tdci (one of many failures). not starting and white smoke was the symptom and one of the cheaper fixes.