Cranking No-Start Real Time Diagnosis -Ford Focus 

You gotta love the armchair mechanics who subscribe to this channel for the express purpose of thumbs-downing the videos as soon as they are released, and yet they still watch the entire video and learn about stuff that they have never done or will do. Just sayin....

Another great video! If i have a crank no start at work with no sounding fuel pump prime (vehicle dependent), my go to tools are usually a dead blow and a test light lol

I like your channel the best, great logical direction and results.

Well done. And congratulations on your channel's success.

Great process! just curious, can you swap the fuel pump motor, use the old casing with the right slot pattern?

Nice video, i would like you if you can make a video tutorial when you apply voltage at the relay box to the fuel pump. I was confused in the relay box part when you applied voltage with the power probe, because some people fried the PCM

real time rocks. congrats.

think I still would have push reset on inertia switch . Ive had a ton of those short out. before I crawled under car. still good vid though

Like your videos! Thanks for spending the time to put valuable information on you tube.

I don’t know where to find the other video u are talking about, can u link it

I need your help, 2013 Ford Focus.. replaced engine , it cranks and fuel pump is working, after cranking, I checked plugs and they are dry.. is there some security issue I need to know about that might keep this from starting?

I got a maxima 03 3.5L ... i floored the car to get to 100km/h and when i let go of the pedal it went to idle (looks like it) i cleaned the MAF sensor ... now it cranks but wont start. I checked alot of videos and i thought it was my throttle body or the sensor.... but now you make me believe it might be the pump ?! Could it be ? Any help would be pretty helpfull

High I love your videos you are very good I got my wife a mustang 1998 v 6 3.8 L. I AM WORKING ON if i give you some info about it and the engine codes could you help me. etc :

Your wrong at 18 minutes. Focus is common as muck for the pins actually snapping off the plug that connects to the pump. So it just cuts it down to 50/50. Fyi I literally made the same mistake lol

You are very thorough you don't jerk around and you diagnosed it right the first time. It is literally a process of elimination fuel, spark or air which is it.

i have been diagnosing engines exactly the same way you do since i was 14 , on top off it i sent myself to college and added a machining degree . I am impressed ,good job!!

Hello and nice work. For safety reasons, I feel that it is important to mention that caution should be used when applying power and ground to a circuit where there may be a likeliness of fuel vapor because of the arcing that takes place when electrical connections are made and broken. I noticed this when you used the Power Probe at the tank. It even appeared there may have been an evap. line or something that was disconnected in that shot. You also mentioned the tank was empty which would make this even more dangerous given the amount of vapor. In a situation like this where making electrical connections is a must, it may be safer to extend jumper wires a safe distance away from the presence of fuel and then making those connections there in order to gain your desired result. Please forgive me if this has been mentioned as I have not read most of the comments posted here, nor am I very familiar with YT usage in general. I am a subscriber to your channel, yet have not had the time to view many videos, but have enjoyed the few that I have seen. Your logic and perspective is a treat to see and I really appreciate how you provide the auto repair consumer with the same. It makes for better communication and understanding when they are in need for professional and courteous automotive maintenance and repair services.

Like the intro. My number 1 observation for fuel pump failures on identical vehicles is constantly running the vehicle with low fuel level. I only like factory fuel pumps or carter. The rest of the aftermarket pumps are hit and miss. 👍

Been a mechanic for 30 years ticket and never saw any domestic car not key on engine of pressurize the fuel system that diagnosis should have been first for a no start all the other tests are unnessasary once you don't hear the fuel pump

Had the same problem as this video...and with the same results. VERY well done and informative. Even though I had gone thru most of the checks I still learned quite a bit. thank you.

Loved the diag. My grandson has a symbol problem. When you turn the key to crank the vehicle, it won't stop cranking, you have to physically turn the key off. ???

You got me good this time. My wife & I were watching together and as soon as you said 03 Focus no start I looked at my wife and I said fuel pump relay because about 4 years ago we had an 03 focus have the same problem and I diagnosed it back to a fuel pumthe car ran good for a little while but then wound up having a major electrical problem that caused me to have to have the engine completely rewired so I took it to a shop a couple days later it caught fire driving down the interstate that's when I decided to open my shop so things would get fixed properly

I love how straight to the point this guy is ! LOVE IT ! No BS, no silly sally dilly dally bs jokes or run around ! Love it !!! This is professionalism at its finest !

I find your videos really interesting. I majored in auto mechanics some 20 years ago in high school. I chose to pursue other career interests, but long before that and to this day I still love working on vehicles, and your videos are a different slant on things, and after all these years I am embracing the "high tech" ways of diagnostics and figuring all this new age out. These videos help a lot. Keep up the good work and good luck.

Tell me you a Car Genius without telling me you a Car Genius....👍👍

Great video. Thanks for your time and effort sharing your knowledge. You got what it takes to be a good teacher on this matter. Super, this will help me get my 1999 Suburban up and running again. Stopped working while it was parked with no so much use. A couple of more test but more than likely it is the pump. Although I can hear the noise when it energizes. I changed the Cam and Crankshaft sensors alerady... We'll see. Thanks.

Thank you for the tutorial! That car has a Fuel Pump Module, is a returnless system so the Fuel pump module controls the fuel pump with a PWM signal, that relay you are energizing will not turn the fuel pump on it will only send 12v to the module

im a good mechanic i have a page on facebook and i get lots of bussiness as a mobile mechanic. i sprayed starter fluid in the throttle body and the car started just fine ran a few minutes and died im going to check the fuel pump by taking off the fuel filter underneath the car and then turn on the key if the gas dont come out of the fuel tank then its the fuel pump. but of course ill check all the fuses before replacing the pump. after i check the electrical if the pump dont work ill change it out and that should fix the car. 2003 ford focus also has a starter relay fuse in the box next to the battery and if you change it out it could also fix the problem. but im sure its the fuel pump because the car was being driven and it just died. it starts with starting fliud so that tells me its the fuel pump. blevins auto repair on face book alturas ca

Excellent thorough diagnosis from one perfectionist to another

You gotta love the armchair mechanics who subscribe to this channel for the express purpose of thumbs-downing the videos as soon as they are released, and yet they still watch the entire video and learn about stuff that they have never done or will do. Just sayin....

just WANTED TO SAY THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO . i was able to get my girls car home last night after watching your video.

Guy, I am stupid concerned my ride going down because of the incorrect fuel pump replacement. The only reason it was replaced was because of something that wasn't even brought to the table :-/

Please get a power probe i dont know how i managed without it.

What engine?

Realtime diagnosis was awesome, hope you do these more often-

You can't just replace the motor? That sucks. :(

Great video! Couple of Questions if thats ok? 1. Did you only check for spark on 1x plug? 2. That spark plug tester light would show spark in the leads.. can the plug itself still be bad? 3. Can I use my 12v car battery, connect to the Fuel pump directly to see if it powers on? 4. I have a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2L V6. Where's the best place to find what replacement model/serial etc.. pump I need ? Thanks :)

Im 64 and have been wrenching since I was 16...I also approach no starts the same way...The are 3 factors involved always...Fuel, spark and compression... if all 3 are there ,you Will get a start or at least it will Attempt to run.. if any of those 3 fundamentals are absent, its a no go.

Great job you are an amazing teacher

Great Video ! I did until the part, from Carburator Starts and the 15 Amp fuse, now i see there more thing to test...but I dont know have that tool. Can a Gas Pump during the night broken or be a Filter completeky stucked? Because Focus mk1 reached home with no issues, next day no more gas intake to the Carb...

very informative the way you conduct your work ,not to much talk but a lot of information.

Thanks for you great work in this car and your very good explanations in all the process..just simple and usefull!!!...greetings from Guatemala City!!!

I replaced the valve cover gasket of BMW X3 2009. The valvetronic motor was removed and reinstalled. I tried the valvetronic motor calibration by turning the key on position 2 for 30 seconds and then off. When I started the engine, it run very weak, and then stopped. Now it can crank, but not start. Should I calibrate the valvetronic motor? Thanks.

Car would not start without stepping on gas, it's fuel injected. Thought throttle position sensor was BAD but it wasn't. Checked and ohm meter air temperature switch, coolantswitch, and they were ok. Fuel pressure regulator was ok per vacuum check. Fuel pressure with just key on was zero but stepping on gas with crank worked. At idle has 35 psi normal but pressure did not go to 43 psi when shut off. I will check for 12v at fuel pump before installing. Thank you for a pro diagnosis

Hi ive got ford connect 1.5 cdti 2017 no start no crank starter no response injector pump metering cintrol low A p0253 11 27 also battery drain

I remember on old fords towed in for a no start and we determined it was no fuel you would always go to the trunk to see if they had something rolling around and tripped the inertia switch. It seemed the old ladies always had a loose bowling ball rolling around in the trunk

To cheack the wiring intergrity from the fuse box could you put your test pen to positive battery and then to the load side of relay pin 87 and if you see it light it means the wiring is good from connector 87 to the pump windings and back out to pump ground chassis ?

Easter to drop the tank than remove the child seat. LOL I'm with you man! Awesome videos!

This helped a good bit for my 2001 my valve for my fuel rail is under the rail on the passenger side under that little bracket

My 07 Ford Focus is going in the shop tomorrow and I hope I have a superb procedure, all steps to check guy, like you are! Mine is intermittent starting.

Thanks for the video . It is a sound algorithm but for me I can't tell if there's a good compression or not because I am a biginner

2004 focus with blown noise cap filter. Replaced it and car starts and runs fine

Fantastic video. Full of information in a short amount of time. I didn't have to fast forward through any of it. Now I gotta check an old car, 1989 Mercury Tracer with 401,000 miles on it, for a no spark. Just totally died while driving it. I need to see if you have a video on that. I purchased a new distributor & coil because they are a few days out once ordered. I need to diagnose before installing them.

Sir I have same problem but little bit change in my car when it's hot then not stat after one hour that time car is little cold then it's star fine but question is why it's not star in hot condition.plzhelp me

I have a 2001 nissan altima gxe that has a crank no start a friend of mine cause the antitheft inhibitor to activate I have no remote only car key and it doesn't deactivate the inhibitor anyway my question is if I take out the ignition coil out of the distributor can I bench test it and if so how the coil is inside the distributor as well as cam sensor I know how to take the coil out

I love you man , straight and to the point and very well understood , we both think along the same level but you got me beat on some things , love your vids and i watch hous of them , god bless you and keep going

Why was engine destruction in the tentative of priming the fuel pomp directly?!

Had this before on a focus. ....dodgy connector on the fuel pump...they even changed the pump but neglected the broken connector which would works loose in a couple days... Nice channel and diagnostic routine...subbed.

Cool trick is you can just use the hi or lo beam relay and switch it with the fuel pump relay to test.

When you found out your video content was running on other channels was youtube prompt in removing it? The reason why I ask is because like you my channel is growing and I've seen many lone website embed my service videos in webpages and cannot tell if this is streaming off my channel or not. I brand all my video with my logo. Any more info on this would help . Thankyou

The ridiculous probability that the plug wires and the SPs themselves would all fault at once causing the vehicle to stall is so astronomically insignificant, you are more likely to hear Stephen Hawking talking over the phone with a telemarketer about sex toys...What a jackass the man is who put his hands on this vehicle prior to you Matt...he should be tarred and feathered. On another note, GREAT job dude.

You never know about all of those fuses being on the floor...I've been known to feed some gremlins after dark.....ha just kidding.grest video.

I know its a long shot asking on a 10 year old video but 17:10 I assumed you probed the green/orange wire in pin1 and the black wire in pin5, I see only 6.8 volts when turning the ignition on. Update: i seem to be losing almost half my voltage between the 15a fuse and the middle pin of the fuel pump relay (which I'm assuming is meant to be the 12 v to the pump) What should I do?

friend of a friend has a 1998 F150 that cranks but will not start, has had several "mechanics" look at it and they can't figure it out, I live 50 miles away so was kind of helping by text. They said it had spark, has pressure at fuel rail, could not start it with starter fluid, two weeks ago they changed both the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors, still wouldn't start. I was finally able to go down and look at it, within 10 minutes had it narrowed down to fuel ( I was able to get it to run with starter fluid, not sure why they couldn't), there is 40 psi pressure at fuel rail so do not think it is the pump or the filter. Don't think it's a fuse issue because near as i can tell from diagrams and online the fuel pump fuse also controls the injectors and pump seems to be working. Did not have time to check for pulse at fuel injectors. When I pulled the intake tube off the throttle body the throttle body and plate is pretty dirty so wondering if there is a TPS issue but it's not showing any codes. Looks like injectors are not firing but need to dig a little deeper. Any ideas or suggestions ? Scanner shows rpm's so crank sensor seems to be working and I'm assuming cam sensor is to, both are brand new.

I noticed that was the wrong pump LOL just kidding.

I'm sure there were a few more checks you could have produced. LOl

I got no fuel and no spark... but cranks. the PCM is ok. The alarm is ok.... all fuse and relays are also ok. also no rust... fckng ford fiesta 2013.... HELP PLEASE!!!.

Fantastic video. It covers all eventualities, right up to the diagnosis. Best channel on RU-vid for learning about how it's really done.

What are those other possibilities? My fuel pump does come on with the jumper. So far people have mentioned rusted fuel line (no pressure dispite pump) and failed crank angle sensor. 2010 focus died two stop lights from work yesterday.

I have a 2016 Ford Focus, the car has a no crank, no dash light, when turning the key? No headlights, even hooked up to jumper cables? Key fab works the door locks, and taillights, light up, when she hits the lock? Windows also will not go up? Any suggestions?

On fuel pumps, do you replace with OEM only? Or is there an aftermarket brand you trust? I had to replace an in-tank fuel pump THREE times on an old '93 Camry!!! My bad, because I went with the cheapest available from Rock Auto. Fortunately, swapping them out was easy because there's access under the backseat.

Please do more video like this. I'm new to your channels best of luck man.

You just proved that what my auto shop instructor said was true. "A no start should be the easiest problem to diagnose.", and the hardest, in his opinion ... driveability. Greatly enjoy your videos. The step by step logical path is extremely helpful.

I would like to know if you close to me in Lexington NC If not I got a 1989 foxbody it all new I'm getting gas and spark but want start thanks

Hi there, I have a 2012 Ford Focus with only 30,000 miles. Yesterday it for the first time caused me grief. It is cranking well but not catching; I'm thinking possibly coils or crank sensor. Please advise if only one of the four coils was bad, if the motor would not catch or if it would but run rough. I have not checked fuel, but find that unlikely. Would a crank sensor be the possible culprit? Thank you.

Hey quick question, I have an 07 malibu 2.2L. My car all of a sudden started to not crank at times. I haven't changed out the fuel pump because it still works but only if I keep switching relays backs and forth and it cranks right up. It only happens on long trips (800 miles one way after filling up sometimes) and if I drive it around locally it'll do it once every three weeks or so... I have no idea...please shoot me some tips advice.

I have a 2006 Honda Accord that has a reoccurring cylinder 4 misfire and won’t start. We replaced the spark plugs, fuel injectors, the pump and even the catalytic converter. Still nothing, any ideas?

Hi, from Australia, Sydney..i currently drive a Ford ba ute, falcon, , 20amp yellew fuse keeps blowing out to the fuel pump any suggestions

I Relly like the way you do the explanation. There is only one thing I don't agree with,is when u said if you where a professional technician you will just go ahead and oder for the fuel pump without even consider the injectors..professional don't work like that..my name is Dauda jalloh from sierra leone West Africa...a technician too..but I like your video..because you take your time to explain.

Kindly help with what to do when the engine refuses to start. Initially, it cranks before starting but currently it doesn't start at all. A scam was done and it indicated that the crane shaft position sensor is faulty. The concern is that the car is a ford figo 2018 model

Does that car not have a fuel shut off switch (inertia switch)? Working on one now and that was the case. Reset the switch, car cranked and ran fine, guy drove it home and parked it, went to get in it about thirty minutes later and bingo, same problem. Went to his house, reset the switch, still cranks but no start. Plenty of air, spark and timing, no fuel. Fuel pump has recently been replaced prior to him purchasing the car about two months ago. All fuses check out, relay works lol. I'm lost unless the fuel pump has went out extremely fast considering it's practically new.

you are the best and jimthecarguy and fordtechmakuloco your videos are the best tanks

I"m having a no crank/no start problem but there is a fast ticking sound (from the starter). My problem is highly likely to be the battery and I'm waiting for a boost (my car had the windows open last night and it rained so a short somewhere probably drained my battery). In the meantime, I watched this video and I am so impressed with your skills not only with the mechanics but your ability to explain in common language. I would heed your warning and never touch the relays but I am learning about the general functioning of the engine. Thank you so much for your videos and I will subscribe and I've learned so much already.

~15:00 Another thing to consider with 'painful' jobs like that,If you're going through the trouble to drop the tank and test the fuel pump,it might be worth it to just put a new one in anyways,while you're at it. I hate doing PITA jobs twice. Might prevent future issues,and swearing. An example,took a car in for a trans rebuild..had them replace the lower motor mount,and rear main seal while they were at it. They already had it all apart,and everything was right there,easy to do. No point in paying for the same labor again,3 months down the line.

yep, i never get lucky and just have it be the relay either =( But hey, 100 + on the pump. So, heckof a job per the norm. Good video, good info, and fun watchin. Thumbs up and see u next time.

Using Loadpro leads, this would have been much faster. If you haven't yet watched Dan Sullivan's videos, you should.

hello my friend I have Toyota Corolla 96 ..it start right way some days and next day won start after 10 min waiting then start right way ..with do you thing is wrong .. thanks 😀⌚

Great video! I don't understand the mindset of the "98 percenters" who just shoot the messenger. I just fixed my sisters vehicle with a low temp code which turned out to be a stuck open thermostat. But what was the first thing I noticed? Right. A brand new temp sensor. I suppose that if a neighbor came to a "98 percenters" front door and said "hey man, your car is on fire", he would turn the garden hose on him. Keep up the good work.

It was very simple, remove the fuel line clip, pull off the line, place the line in a bag and crank. Fuel fills in the bag. If you want put a pressure guage on the line.. This guys is a fraud I think.

I AM BACK I FOUND P0115-P0141-P0120....NOW THE CAR WON START AFTER I USED IT FOR 20 MIN DRIVE ..

Excellent , waiting on the new fuel pump video Lol ...

Great video. Might you can help me to solve the problem of my 2011 ford focus with 67500 KM. My car is cranking and hard to start, it will take 5 or more times or randomly to click before the engine get started. Sometimes I tried after travelling the car and I stop the engine then restart again then it was ok but this rarely, more often its hard to start. My car battery is good.

Hi, thanks a lot for the valuable information on this video. I was hoping If you you can’t help me fix my 2001 focus as dohc? The other day I was driving for a while then stopped to get some gas! The car was cranking but never started! I pushed it to a nearby parking lot and left it over night, the next morning I went back to it and tried to start it and it started but there was white smoke coming out of the engine compartment!!! I shut it off and started it again after few mins and drove it home. It was driving fine and since then I didn’t attempt to start it. Do you know why is this happening by any chance?

Did you say that you're not mechanic? What exactly do you do? You're obviously well trained in this. Otherwise, how would you know about electrical circuit operation and function?

Well Matt years ago I diagnosed my 78 Celica with bad fuel pump ..put in new one ..but then though Hey let me bench test the old one.. it shot fuel 12 feet ..so it was my wiring I ran a wire to a switch ..bing anti theft switch/ fuel kill ..so yes the wires do go bad :)

Hey I had that Dodge Charger that had crank and no start and found out that the timing pulley had broke and the ball bearings went down and stopped the crank from moving and just wanted to say thank you for talking me thru that. Month later I had to replace alternator bc it started whining bad and replaced and no problems. But a week later my battery light comes on and off. Some days my heated seats won’t stay on, other days my windows won’t work, and lastly my brake lights that usually blink when I go to unlock my car won’t work. What should I look for or start at?

I have an 04 expedition and it wont start... im pretty sure it the whole fuse box..... The car wont even attempt to start, all the interior lights and power door locks and windows dont work as well as the radio when the car is in the run position.... I just bought a brand new battery and still does the same thing.... Every once and a while you here on click from the engine bay..... No dash lights either except the only light that stays on is the yellow airbag light. I have tried to jump it with my chevy tahoe and nothing changes....... Any Ideas? I also changed the battery terminal connectors

Ive got a burning question hahah your videos are great but im still stumped. same care 2000 dohc ford focus, died while running, changed the battery it ran a few miles and hasnt started since... ive done new fuel pump and filter crankshaft position sensor and new plugs.. it will start on starting fluid but quickly dies.. its got spark and compression and when i pull the fuel line to the rail it dumps fuel out at the turn of the key. im stumped it seems the injectors arnt pulsing or somthing but im at my wits end. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance

Thanks for the teaching and your pacience for comunicate your knowledge brother 🙏👍

Hi there could you help me please I changed the fuel filter on my ford focus mk2 2008 tdci I did the prime I drive about 10miles and the car stall and once I opened the bonnet I found out lots of bubbles In diesel line from that I did prime again but not luck of starting. Any help much appreciated.