2008 2009 2010 2011 Ford Focus No start, No crank, Ignition Switch Removal, Starter Relay and Locat

2008 2009 2010 2011 Ford Focus No start, No crank, Ignition Switch Removal, Starter Relay and Location, Starter Fuse, Starting Problems, Wire diagram

[@johnc.4045]

Many thanks Juan. Just fixed my 2010 Focus using your method. This problem doesn’t begin overnight. Owners will notice sometimes having to jiggle the key to get the engine to turn over for a few months before it finally will not turn over at all. I removed the PATS transceiver for better access to the pin. Be sure to reinstall the transceiver or the car will not start (key is not identified) and the PATS light on the dash will flash quickly.

[@Nickyyy-]

The hysterical laugh this produced out of me when it ACTUALLY worked was terrific. THANK YOU so much Juan! This was such an easy fix to a problem I feared would be so much more time and money.

[@Nickyyy-]

I never even realized how easy the car should be to start. It’s always been in need of a tough twist to get it going, but recently has been near impossible to get it started. Now it’s so smooth! Thank you!!!

[@jm18360]

My man, thanks so much. I had jumped out my starter motor so knew that was good, swapped the relay, and replaced the ignition switch. Was about to buy and jump in to a neutral position switch change when I saw your vid. 15 minutes of work and a penny's worth of tape and I'm up and running

[@juanmena1155]

Now and Days It how it is sometime we had to experience such short cuts you know

[@jeffhayes9518]

Hey Juan ... thanks so much for doing this video. You posted it 4 years ago and it is still helping people like me to avoid ongoing aggravation and unnecessary cost. You are a great teacher. Salud!

[@juanmena1155]

Jeff Your Right and Having Had any More do to not really my cup a tea, Meaning time not easy aleay bring busy, Glad its still out there, Thanks for Response

[@Titanmone]

I took mine out turned it manually and still wouldn’t crank so what now ?

[@Titanmone]

Must be the ignition switch

[@mikerandell3949]

I’ve fought this piece of crap for almost 10 years. No one’s ever been able to help me or understand what I was talking about. Thanks bro

[@juanmena1155]

Wow That Long Time Mike Well Im Glad This Held Bud

[@eugene7111]

Like many of your other comments, we had already spend $60+ dollars on the ignition and still no start. It was 11:00 at night and my son needed to work the next day. We were pretty frustrated and defeated. We scanned a couple videos and were thinking about changing out the key switch when we came across your video. We laughed and said, "you gotta be kidding. . .well, we have to try it." We spent about 15 minutes, joking about putting cars together with duct tape and baling wire, followed your steps and had it running. It turned a very frustrating midnight hour into laughing, and tipping a little glass to you. Thank you. :-)

[@juanmena1155]

Lol I understand but for sometime the easy way doesn’t hard plus on correct repair will cost, then again one doesn’t know the after tomorrow what can happen let’s say get a total out for whatever reason you won’t feel that salty/bad that invested much time and money on it you know. I’m glad you and your son spend that good time together 😁

[@jeffjohnson1828]

I followed the steps exactly and this reaved my issue! I used electrical tape and slit it lengthwise in half and wrapped 4 3 inch pieces for a perfect solution

[@juanmena1155]

whatever it work mean while u know

[@chensun4481]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! This issue had already bothered me since I got my focus two years ago and today I finally fixed it because of your video! Back to few month ago, I went to the Ford service center for maintenance, and I told technical adviser about this issue. He gave me the quote approximately about $300 for fixing the whole key system, and today I used a little piece of mental from a root beer tin and tiny little bit tape to fix the problem literally costs zero! Anyway, thank you so much and hope you have a wonderful day :)

[@juanmena1155]

No Problem glad it work for ypu Chen

[@donwhite6818]

Hey Juan, thank you so much… I tried replacing the module, after a Machanic told me that was the problem. WRONG ….had to return it. Then I saw your video and it solved the problem.

[@linnyluwop]

well I’ll be damned! someone already tried to use the black duck tape method on my car(i bought it used), & thats why it was messing up the first time, when i took it out the previous tape was messed up, i used some black electrical tape. I start a new job tomorrow and this SAVED my life. thank you!

[@linnyluwop]

in the first place *

[@juanmena1155]

You did ur self

[@tcusolito115]

Well, I want to thank Almighty God for directing me to this video. Folks, this works. Took me longer to check out at Home Depot ( just kidding), than to repair. Shame on Ford for not having a recall on this obvious defect. Took all of about 20 minutes, which means 10 minutes for you. Juan, you get the You Tube video of the year award. It's ok to pray over your car. Be surprised what you can do In The Name of Jesus!!!!! Again thank you Juan!!!! Well done.

[@juanmena1155]

Glad it was able to help yall, first video ever done

[@seanthomas5453]

Juan!!!! You are the man! Fixed this baby up in no time. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. You saved me a ton of time, money, and frustration.

[@juanmena1155]

Great job as well glad it workout for you

[@johnwaynewilliamson]

your fix helped my get by a couple years until heat fouled the tape. thank you. now i have spliced in a momentary switch to use in the on position.

[@wesleyruble1516]

Great Video! Awesome troubleshooting and solution. Low quality parts, premature wear.

[@BruceWayne-im8ki]

Been fighting with mine for months. It finally quit completely and I was ready to rip the whole steering column apart and replace all of the ignition components like so many people recommend. Tried this as a last hope, not expecting it to work, and it's now working better than the day I got the car over 4 years ago. All thanks to this video and 1 little piece of duct tape.

[@juanmena1155]

lol duct tape

[@ronnywinsser7846]

Mine. Only last a week two times my tape came off wats up help

[@BruceWayne-im8ki]

Mines been on over a month and is still working perfectly. Put enough for a very snug fit.

[@saintr3394]

Worked great!!!!!! I had the reolacement cylinder and my mechanic said i was crazy and it was not going to work.. When it did... he was completely.shocked Thank you.. this was a first vehicle for a friends son

[@juanmena1155]

It’s how it is sometimes but the 100% correct way is how he explained it, replacing them both i’m pretty sure they made a new design

[@sunnydurham3194]

It worked just like you said it would...thank you Juan. I’m sure you saved me a couple hundred dollars 💵. My wife thinks I’m a mechanic now...lol

[@juanmena1155]

Lol you welcome Sunny, this was my first time ever YouTubing something, glad it was able to help.

[@johngresko6743]

Awesome Juan just fixed my 2010 ford focus!!

[@CauseWeKan]

I just used this method to fix my car, mechanic was quoting 480$ and this method worked instead. Thank you so very much for this. I toast a celebration beer in your honor tonight.

[@juanmena1155]

CauseWeKan well This is just a temporary thing but it could last long

[@chasafamguala]

Yoooo, I hope you become a millionaire my G. You a life saver for real. 💯💯💯

[@juanmena1155]

Thank you tho But i have done other yet do to time you know

[@NoOne-rq5ih]

Worked like a charm! Took 10 minutes. Thanks for making this video. Michigan here.

[@juanmena1155]

You welcome I’m not used to doing videos

[@Bdiz25420]

Thank you so much for this video I was about to lose my mind and did exactly what you did and my car starts THANK YOU your a great mechanic

[@juanmena1155]

You welcome brad

[@kurtcorvette]

Juan; you the MAN !!! Thank you, thank you, thank you !!! Always a big fan of duct tape. Simple cheap fix. You are a God send to so many of us that can't afford to take our cars in for repair. God bless !

[@juanmena1155]

Lol Thanks Kurt

[@paulburns5276]

This video was incredibly helpful. Turned what I figured to be an involved project into a 15 minute fix. Thanks for this!

[@juanmena1155]

Welcome Paul

[@dyoung3536]

Thanx for the easy quick fix. Took longer to watch the video than actually fix....was very easy with the instructions you provided. Wishing I’d have looked this up sooner instead of messing with it for 3 years. Didn't have a 5.5mm socket but took an old ammunition casing and snipped a piece of brass to shim a 6mm socket to remove the screws. Love a good hack.

[@juanmena1155]

lol longer true. Glad i help all yall.

[@wesleyhickman6345]

I'm just up in the comments looking for people who also like Sade lol. Oh, I also have a 2009 that has this same problem. Or it did, until Juan came through and saved the day! Thanks Juan!

[@juanmena1155]

Lol Glad It Work For u Wesley

[@jameswiles5765]

My Fiancé and I can’t thank you enough for this video! You saved our whole moving trip! Thank you so much for your genius

[@juanmena1155]

Yall Welcome this is my first video ever done, notice how it help others, I thank you for your comment ;)

[@souloftheage]

"You're Love Is King" by Sade being played. Smart guy with good musical taste

[@juanmena1155]

Thanks Michael the chilling music u know 😁

[@MichaelBrigham-uw1gl]

Thank you I've tried everything to get this car to start. This did it

[@juanmena1155]

Glad I could help

[@rumpickles]

Awesome fix! Wish I'd found this video first, was ready to start buying parts. Following your video took it apart and found someone had already been in there with teflon tape but it had gotten squished. I took a piece of aluminum not much thicker than a beer can and cut a little square that fit on the flat side and scotch taped it on and presto! Problem solved in 10 minutes! Thanks so much for posting this!

[@travischlepp]

I happened upon this video while having the exact same issue, and, by god, you helped me figure it out. Thank you so much! I owe you

[@juanmena1155]

Need to make some more thanks good Job

[@msthomas1867]

Thank you sooooooo much!!!!!! A life & money saver literally 🤞🏾 I greatly appreciate you for posting this video! Tried it on my 09 focus today & now she’s back starting up! Super happy 😊 thank you again!! ❤️

[@juanmena1155]

You welcome pinky

[@zacharylong1646]

Dude juan you're the man, been driving my truck 45 mins back and forth to work which has been killing my pocketbook because i couldnt figure this out. I feel like a dummy such an easy fix.😂

[@juanmena1155]

Lol glad it work out for u great job 👏🏻

[@gabrielrickard2659]

Thank you so much!! This problem has bothered me since I got the car back in June! I had no idea it was this easy!

[@juanmena1155]

Gabriel Glad it work for yall

[@funkydiabetic2442]

The ford dealership wanted to charge me almost $2000 to diagnose and repair this issue with my focus. I found this video and fixed everything for $100. Thanks for the honest help!!!

[@juanmena1155]

Good thing one is handy glad it work out for u

[@funkydiabetic2442]

@@juanmena1155 yeah, I guess having an Interlock in the car is a ticket for them to print money

[@juanmena1155]

@@funkydiabetic2442 that what this world is looking like you know

[@djunsburton3750]

Hello I want you to know that you rock I jam a female and just fixed my car ignition all by myself and you helped. Thank you so much 😂

[@mariozumbo]

Worked perfectly, thanks Juan!!

[@alandean3075]

Work for me after multiple ignition switch replacements that never really fixed the problem, this simple fix got it done. Thanks!

[@juanmena1155]

Alan multiple wow well glad it work out for you finally after so much time replacing it.

[@youngboyclouds3454]

Bruh I love you f*@k it !!!!! I literally had too start my car with hulk strength for about a year now now it starts soon as I turn , bruh im subscribing I know you got more in the making 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@juanmena1155]

Lol thanks brother but ur right I need to continue to make more but I feel Time is so limited.

[@cheriangel60]

Minus the noise of the door being open, this was a great video!

[@joshpierce5377]

You must have one of those special doors that don’t chime. Your so special we love you.

[@juanmena1155]

Cheriange your right was focusing on the problem hon but the next ill make sure ;) was my first video ever

[@wvonstockhausen]

Gracias Juan your trick with the piece of tape fixed the problem. I share your conclusion that the problem was not in the relay section. I place my finger at the relay and did not feel the relay vibration while turning the key. I did not see the worn out section and place the tape anyway and that fixed the problem

[@juanmena1155]

De nada Walter it’s a for meanwhile thing but easy to redo

[@wvonstockhausen]

@@juanmena1155 As for others having replaced the keycilinder with new ones and still having problems. Is this not a design problem on the car and should be a recall issue. Can you explain to me what the function is of the tape. Is this to prevent the keycilinder for having to much play in the in the steering column ?

[@juanmena1155]

@@wvonstockhausen i believe its a wear and tear maybe

[@ammarhammoudeh4816]

God bless you Juan ! Just fixed my wife's 2010 Ford Focus with this video.

[@juanmena1155]

Great Job Its 1 Year To 2 Year Fix or if it Continue to repair

[@ammarhammoudeh4816]

@@juanmena1155 yup, it's starting to do it again. Still starting up, but sometimes doesn't. Just added new tape and should be good for another year 👍🏼I wonder if I can find that part?

[@stephenmccoolreacts7293]

Dude thank you so much. I was going crazy trying to check the starter and a bunch of unnecessary shit. Tried this and it worked like a charm on my 2011 Focus

[@juanmena1155]

Sometimes We over think

[@chrisphelps3673]

I used p ipe threading tape on mine, works great! Nice video! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@juanmena1155]

Awesome! Glad it work!

[@KINGCVSEY]

THANK YOU! If anyone is wondering where the dislikes come from, either it was the idea of putting duct tape in the ignition, or it simply wasn’t the issue to their problem. My car now starts better than ever before (had it a little under a year)

[@juanmena1155]

True i was like for real dislike but like you said maybe my point wasn't good enough for a start

[@rawsko0316]

You're doing the Lords work. Thanks for the help. I owe you a drink my friend.

[@juanmena1155]

Much respect

[@kokirios88]

Today i fixed my car just watching your video thank you very much..!!!

[@rebeccasanderson1245]

Bless your soul for this video sir. Fixed in 5 min🙏

[@juanmena1155]

Great Job to yourself if u done it yourself

[@seanbarger694]

Perfect fix! I did this in my driveway in about ten minutes. Thank you!

[@juanmena1155]

great job sean

[@ItsMoonPie]

Worked on my car! Thanks for the video!

[@roundman74]

very good instructions juan,also i love that music you're playing too,sade one of my favorite jazz artist

[@juanmena1155]

for surebeat and yes we be chilling at times

[@alfredsanchez9307]

I just finished working on my Ignition switch on the 2008 Ford Focus. I followed your instruction And it worked perfectly. You saved me hundreds of dollars And I thank you very much. One more thing how in the heck did you Come up with that idea?

[@juanmena1155]

Hey Alfred i was trying to figure out why signal wasn't getting sent until a began playing with the switch so then i remove its ignition lock and manually twist it with screwdriver ,so when i seen it work I place back the lock and Noticed the slack of play you know.

[@alfredsanchez9307]

@@juanmena1155 nice thanks for putting it on you tube 👍

[@juanmena1155]

@@alfredsanchez9307 NP Carnal Good it work out for u

[@bruceblackthorne]

Worked like a charm And cost me nothing. Thanks a bunch for this video and hack!

[@thomasflake1404]

2008 Focus. The starting problem was progressive over a six month period ending up with me not being able to work for three days. For a while I could fiddle with the key and start the car. Undoubtably this was due to wear as stated in the video. The repair worked for me. Used black tape cut lengthwise just wide enough to cover the side of the cylinder without overlapping the end. Took four complete turns around. Make sure you snap the black electronic ring device around the face of the cylinder. I think this is the chip reader for the key. Had trouble removing and replacing the bottom steering column cover. Otherwise easy. Time will tell if the tape fix will hold up. I’m glad I found this as I was planning to have car towed to the garage for an expensive repair. I’m game to repeat from time to time. Thanks for your help!

[@juanmena1155]

thomas gald it work out for the time being

[@thomasflake1404]

@@juanmena1155 Thanks again! Two months and the repair is still working.

[@grinch382]

Simply amazing I replaced my ignition and was about to replace the key switch the duct tape thing worked for mine thank you

[@juanmena1155]

You're welcome!

[@darrendavisnru]

This video is rough but it saved me from a ton of extra research, cost, and headache. Follow Juan, he knows what he's doing. Thank you for the video.

[@juanmena1155]

Thanks Darren to bad i don't foucs on doing repair on many we do everyday 😞 time

[@lortega343]

Found the video after replacing the ignition switch. Tried this trick and it worked. You’re a hero, my dude

[@juanmena1155]

Luis Was it a new one you were installed

[@jmkjcf]

So you replaced the switch with a new one and still had the same problem? Then used the duct tape trick?

[@juanmena1155]

No everything was all original just did the tape part

[@camrynwebb9411]

That’s incredible. My car finally starts after 3 days sitting in the driveway 😂

[@juanmena1155]

That how it is sometime glad it work out.

[@ra-chellevance876]

Mine too! How long did it continue to work for you?

[@Nice.moss9105]

Did y'all switch relay or switch

[@jamesguirand8243]

Tx a lot man u make me save a lot of money....God bless you..fan from Haiti

[@juanmena1155]

Same James

[@user-yt9yn9jt9m]

Literally, I just did it just like you explained. Worked very first try.

[@bigpapab]

Just did it, works great! $140.00 for that switch in Canada! without labor.

[@juanmena1155]

Canadá the timeframe not to bad, and it’s an experience

[@Superior_uno]

Awesome. I didn’t have the tools but improvised and it worked

[@davidpeterson1521]

Thanks for the video. This fix worked great on my 2009 Ford Focus.

[@juanmena1155]

No problem Glad it Work for you

[@mko9110]

Great video, exacly what i needed to get the car started. Appreciate you man.

[@juanmena1155]

MKO well I tried to explain it how it really get down

[@mko9110]

@@juanmena1155 Car starts . You the man

[@jamesdatsi602]

Subscribed. Thanx homez worked out perfectly. Gracious.

[@juanmena1155]

NP Glad it work out for you Conrad

[@taylorgang4840]

2012 and it worked !!!!!!! been an issue since I got the car . had to fixed once and next was a replacement . This worked

[@juanmena1155]

Its What It Is Quick Fix, Sometimes we don't need car for long

[@N0rthT]

Worked on my 2010!!! Huge thanks!

[@juanmena1155]

Welcome N0rth T

[@forzakid2]

Thanks bro me and wife did this in about 15 min. Easy fix !!!

[@juanmena1155]

That great time together

[@charlessmith833]

I used aluminum duct tape, about two wraps. Worked good as new.

[@juanmena1155]

Lets See How Long It Work for, do to might rip but let see

[@geoffreygallagher3548]

Great work! Thanks. 36k views and only 300ish likes come on people :(

[@juanmena1155]

Geoffrey Gallagher thanks for acknowledging that I always want to do some like this but it’s really not my thing.

[@ColeDockter]

Thank you Juan, having this problem now.

[@juanmena1155]

Diffen Cole

[@carcosis13]

its alive!!!!!!! thank you soooooo much!

[@juanmena1155]

lol Welcome

[@robcqhotefnefti]

Thank you Juan. This worked for me.

[@juanmena1155]

thanks good it was able to help rob

[@omarpena1508]

Thank you Juan for the video I was Able to fix the Ford Escape vehicle With your instructions.

[@juanmena1155]

Great new this is my first video, need to make some more maybe later down the road time is limited. Glad it help you out Omar.

[@juanmena1155]

No problem O

[@Stanpai]

Thank you Juan! This was the solution to my problem!!

[@juanmena1155]

No Problem Stanpai

[@jamesalfred5819]

Heyyy bro thanks for your help man I appreciate it, you saved me a lot of money ✊

[@juanmena1155]

no problem james

[@mranimal2543]

Thank you Brother! Works like a champ!!

[@juanmena1155]

Charley no problem

[@LawofMoses]

Thank you brother, I'm having to redo it a year later but going to use a tin tape this time, problem solved. Thanks again.

[@juanmena1155]

Excellent! you welcome Ben

[@rodneywilson1433]

Thanks bro worked like a charm was able to get everyone to work and it only cost me some time thanks again

[@juanmena1155]

Welcome Rodney

[@saintr3394]

Thank you very much ...i was going to replace the cylinder pieces but now i will try your trick.. this is for a friends car :) Thank you very much !!!!!!!!!

[@juanmena1155]

saint r How did turn out

[@marthacisneros7621]

Thank you saved me some money !!

[@BOBBYRawUncut]

Yes it works Juan you genius! Thank you I appreciate you!

[@juanmena1155]

Dont know about a genius LOL But thanks Bobby Glad it work for you

[@sasquatch12121]

OMG this totally works and it only took me like 5 minutes to do.... THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR THIS Also screw ford for this problem lol

[@juanmena1155]

lol ford. glad it work out for you

[@kyek8246]

Amazing dude worked perfectly! Thank you so much!

[@juanmena1155]

Glad it helped!

[@wvonstockhausen]

I read some did it in just 10 min. I believe that they did not remove the shroud around the key. Because I saw it on the video and removed the shroud but having problems finding the right size socket in my unorganized toolbox, taking it longer than necessary.

[@nicolejay4153]

Thanks man you just saved me money .

[@juanmena1155]

Nicole Jay that’s what up

[@logan7342]

Amazing stuff my man!

[@juanmena1155]

glad it work out

[@scottvandergriff9604]

Thanks for the video!!!!! This fixed my problem also.

[@juanmena1155]

what can i say work many +

[@franciscogastelum3949]

Ur video helped me a lot Juan thank u🤙🤙👌

[@juanmena1155]

No problem cisco

[@neeco7246]

Thank you so much for this fix! So easy :)

[@juanmena1155]

for meanwhile fix but u moving now

[@vicpatmar]

Thank you so much,great video and solve the issue 100%.

[@juanmena1155]

Glad it helped

[@VictorGonzalez-oz4xf]

Thanks Juan, it work!!!!!!

[@desdarren]

Thank you you helped me out a lot today

[@juanmena1155]

Glad I could help

[@leifbernhart6419]

Thanks you are awesome. Great fix👍👍

[@ibIlya]

Thank so much, Guys!!! The video is very useful!!!

[@juanmena1155]

You welcome

[@juanmena1155]

Welcome llya

[@valigrosu8106]

Thank You for this video!

[@Kurtacuss]

niccceeeee!!!!!!! Thanks GREAT video man.

[@madmikeskis7980]

EXCELLENT Trouble Shooting your the man.

[@juanmena1155]

Thanks mad

[@arnaudmasse7839]

thank you so much for this !

[@beausr75]

You sir, are a fckn genius! Thank you, fixed in 10min...

[@juanmena1155]

lol Naw No Genius Tone But Thanks LoL