Just done this now using your instructions. The steering lock is working now too so i did not have to change lock cylinder after all. Starts first time now. Cheers.
Thank you for the video. Saved me a lot of time figuring out how to dismantle everything. I would imagine that mentioning fiesta model (MK6) in the title might be helpful for future watchers.
Sorted my problem. Thanks. 1 comment - you don't need to remove the top cowl and have the difficulty of getting the rubber back in the slots. Once you got the bottom cowl off, the top will fold back out of the way. Saves some scratting. Put a mirror behind to see the slot to release the audio control - I have some of my wifes old make up compact lids which are ideal. Whole job from start to finish took less than 30minutes.
Thank you so much the mk6 st is back on the road! Was an intermittent issue but fires up 100% of the time now can't thank you enough.... Was funny the things that took you longer than usual took me seconds the things that took you seconds took me 20+ minutes! The actually switch was stuck had to bash it off with a flat head 🤣🤣! Thanks again liked and subbed
This video is a Life saver for me. I just could not figure out why my fiesta mk6.5 was more dead then alive. It turns out that the ignition switch is faulty.... The whole dashboard stays black when i turn the key in the ignition position. Then i found that if i pushed it a little more into the starter position the dash would come up, wait a few seconds and i could start the car .. But there is a sweet spot , which is hard to find, and this the point between failure and success. I can find it, but my wife not and is unable to start the car. The Fiesta is at the repair shop now, hopefully tomorrow they can install the new switch before 17:00, if not i pick up the car and pay for the new switch and install it myself.
@@eddiesfixes i'll keep you posted. They charge me €18,30 without tax for the switch. By tomorrow i will know how much the labour was..... Just like some other reactions, it started with the immobilizer blinking fast, random. In the spring/summer no problem at all, fall and winter the gremlins return. But now with the dash staying black, or come up after a few seconds.... So i hope that the switch is the problem. Car is 17 years old, 190.000 km
@@eddiesfixes well, it took a bit longer then expected, but the Fiesta is back home. Ignition switch replacement set me back €60 in total. Tax is 21%, switch was €18,30 ex taxes, labour was €25 ex taxes. So there you go. This was not a Ford dealer, just a small garage which do all brands.
Thanks, changed mine has I have a dead spot when turning over littrally now and again so thought I'd go cheaper route first,I did put a new battery on late last year but still happening now and again, worth a punt for how cheap it was and also mine was very worn key would wobble around quite bad now it's %100 better,the 3 torx screws were awkward typical ford lol
I think i may have the same issue. I have to hold the car key hard all the way round and keep it there giving it a wiggle at the end but dash lights go off and engine does not turn over. On the second attempt, it usually starts but engine and dash lights turn off by themselves very quickly. On third attempt if I give it a bit of gas, the engine starts and I have never had to press the gas pedal before to start this car. After that our 08 Fiesta mk6 tdci drives fine. In addition, my car key feels really loose in the ignition barrel and steering wheel does not lock when taking the key out. Do you think I need to replace the switch and the ignition barrel together to get everything working again. Great video by the way.
It sounds like it could be. If you have an extra pair of hands ask someone if they can listen for a click from the starter motor (the starter solenoid) when you try to start the car. If there's no click then I would imagine it would be the ignition switch at fault. It seems to be a common fault with them. Also regarding the ignition barrel, if the key seems loose then a new barrel would help and I believe it could resolve the steering lock issue, if not it could be an issue with the steering lock pin. Just bear in mind if your key fob battery runs out then you won't be able to unlock the car with the new key without changing the locks in the doors too or keeping the old key with you.
Hello thank you for the video could you tell me whereabouts you got the ignition switch from please? I've just looked on eBay but couldn't see any.thanks
I got mine from ebay, try searching by year or which mark/ revision you have. Sometimes they don't appear when searching by reg. You could always try onlinecarparts or eu-spares. They're about the same price on there too.
Not that I remember, it shouldn't cause the immobiliser to flash quickly as all you're removing is a switch that feeds the live to ignition components and to the starter.
It sounds like it may be linked to the immobiliser. I've found a video that may help to read the immobiliser code. m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0kBZeBbb9PM.html
Hi nice video, I have similar problem. Try to turn on the car but it was at first like rapid flashing of immobilizer, red dot light, but manage to start after couple of minutes. Now its like the key is loose in ignition and moving the key have effect weather there is contact or not, like there is delaye contact when turning the key. Is the soultion in the video same for this problem as well?
If the immobilizer light is flashing with the ignition on then that sounds like it may be a different issue but if you have £15-20 spare to rule out an ignition switch fault then it wouldn't hurt to replace the ignition switch first.
Thanks for the video. Curious as to what symptoms you had before changing? Every now and again my fiesta turns over extremely weakly and it’s confusing me as it’s got a new starter and battery. It’s hard to describe but it’s almost like it gives up. Thanks
I would say have a look at the chassis earth, make sure it's tight and no rust or corrosion on it. Also check the battery terminals and starter live just to make sure they're tight too. If it starts on the key every time then it's probably not the ignition switch at fault.
@@eddiesfixes thanks a lot for replying. Where is the chassis Earth located? I’ll have a look at that later. It’s just weird because it’ll do it very randomly like once every 70 starts and often if it’s been hot.
@@Ben-bu2jg if you follow the battery earth it should lead to the earth ring terminal with a bolt on the chassis, use a scotch brite pad or something similar and a bit of wd40 to clean the earth ring terminal, the bolt and the part of the chassis that the earth contacts. There should be another earth cable from the chassis to the engine (you may have to do a quick google to find that one). If you do the same for this too then you can eliminate any earth issues as the starter motor is earthed through the engine earth.
Hi, great video when I try turn the car on I do hear the click, however it occasionally starts. Could this be the ignition switch as I replaced this only a few weeks ago. The mechanic told me it was an electrical fault.
Thanks. does it click or start every time you turn the key to start. Does it try to turn over or just click? I would check terminal connections first as it doesn't cost anything to check, ie battery terminals, engine earth and starter terminals. Just make sure there's no movement in them, good earth connection and they're all tight. It does sound like it's possibly the battery or the starter motor at fault. If you have a volt meter try to check the voltage of the battery when it's not running. It should be around 12.6 - 13v.
Also. It would be worth checking if the click is from the fuse box or the starter motor. If you have an extra pair of hands you could ask someone to listen for the solenoid click on the starter motor. If the click is from the starter motor then it's likely there's an issue with the main live to the starter motor, an engine earth issue, a faulty battery or faulty starter motor. I hope this helps.
Great Video how! How can you tell the starter motor is getting no power? My car is having similar starting issues where if you cycle the ignition or leave the key in the on position for 30 seconds it will eventually start.
Hi, if you hear the starter click (the sound of the starter solenoid engaging) when you try to start the car then there's power to the starter motor. My partners fiesta wasn't getting power to the starter solenoid so you couldn't hear the solenoid "click". The battery was fine, so I thought it was likely to be a poor engine earth, loose wiring terminals on the starter or the ignition switch. I hope this helps.
@@chriss2410 no worries. It's certainly worth a try and it sounds like it might be the switch. They're usually pretty cheap to buy. I think I found one on ebay for around £15. Another thought would be to check the immobiliser light goes out when you turn the key to ignition, which would rule out an immobiliser issue.
@@eddiesfixes Hi Eddie, thanks for uploading this video. The switch cost £8 from Amazon and repaired the fault. I saved £150 on the garage bill. many thanks!!
I have a mk5 I can turn the key first click radio goes on Next all the contact lights should go on but this does not happen. No lights come on. No start possible. Could this be the same?
When you try to start it is there any click noise from the relay box in the engine bay or from the starter motor? Also has the battery got adequate charge (approx 12.6v)?
Hi, i just changed the same part on my Fiesta, however now the immobiliser engages every time i try to start it. I have to disconnect the battery before any dash lights come on again. Any ideas ?
That does sound like an unusual issue. Did the issue start straight after fitting the ignition switch. Could you have disturbed any of the immobilizer ring wiring when removing/ refitting the steering wheel cowl?
Thanks for your response I don't think so, just plugged everything back as normal I will check though I did change the barrel at the same time, might this have something to do with it? (I did change the key fob back to the original)
There is a chip in the key fob (in the original key). You'll need to transfer that to the new key too as the immobilizer ring will still be coded to the original key fob chip.
@@eddiesfixes Hi Eddie, thanks for the response I transferred the fob to the new key, but didn't open the key or change the chip Perhaps Ivve knocked the wires in that case Is there a way of resetting the ignition switch?
Hi what fault would be for firesta 2007 1.3 petrol, after fast flash its like 6 slow flash pause than again 6 slow flash and just repeating same pattern?
Hi, i've found a video another youtuber has posted that may be helpful. Sorry I'm not as clued up with the codes. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0kBZeBbb9PM.htmlfeature=shared
Another similar problem taht I got is when key is truned on the car starts but shut it self down, also happening while driving. It seams ignition switch looses contact. Does ypur video corelates to my problem as well?
Yes, lights go out. After ignition if I dont release the key but hold it in position motor runs fine, but as soon as let the key free ( move away my hand) motor shuts down. Any ideas?
It sounds like that may be a different issue. I would suggest checking and changing the fuse for your cluster. This might help: www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=fuse-box.info/ford/ford-fiesta-2002-2008-fuses-and-relays&ved=2ahUKEwiUmbTAqK_9AhWiR0EAHQppA6AQFnoECCwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2x12UsJCtGQNqKJQAPHXhA
It should be a similar process. I've found a video by another user on a slightly newer fiesta which may be helpful. m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sk9Tn4yaLTo.html
I think there's a little confusion with the fiestas because of a facelift part way through. I don't know the whole history but this is my partners car which is the fiesta made between 2002-2008 if that helps.
