hi /diy/, this is probably the wrong section but i've got

>>1181861
There will be a relay for the ignition in the fuse box - replace that if possible, even new, be about $5. Throwing random starter motors at it aint gonna help, if that aint the problem.

>>1181865

thanks, i'll give that a look

>>1181861
Pic related costs ~$1
or
make one from a tail light lamp and wire

Use the test light to find out where the 12v stops.

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>>1181880
forgot pic

>>1181861
Not sure if help but the "something trying to work" sound is your gas pump.

>>1181861
If you can afford it, by an ODB reader/writer (or whatever they're called) from china. Seeing as it's a newer car, it might just be the electronics having a fit.

Provided >>1181865 checking the fuses and relays doesn't do anything.

>>1181861
I would start with the electrical system and work your way from there. If a vehicle doesn't turn over it is usually a breakdown of either electric, compression or fuel.
Check the starting solenoid, alternator and cables. This can be done as a visual check on the wires and using a voltmeter on the leads.

for anyone interested...

problem was the ignition switch!

>>1182000

Glad you figured it out.

>>1182000
That is more expensive to replace than a relay, are you just going to leave it hot-wired to a button?

>>1181861
>hi /diy/, this is probably the wrong section but

There's LITERALLY a board for cars. It's called /o/.

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>>1182008

have you ever even tried to start/participate in a car repair thread in /o/?

>>1182615

How does that go?

I'm assuming it turns into a huge circle jerk about proper methods and aftermarket parts and no one actually contributes how to fix the car?

>>1182642
>methods and aftermarket parts

lel no

> no one actually contributes how to fix the car?

Its because they literally dont know how to work on cars

>>1181861
Sounds like a classic alternator issue, power isn't transitioning into the engine to start up. Also, do an induction service and check all of your spark plugs. Simple fixes that can push your car to do really well. I've spent like 4000-6000$ on car repairs this last year haha.

>>1182752
Replace alternator tldr

>>1182752
read thread

>>1181861
>i've had the battery checked and the battery cables
check again

its the battery and the battery connection

try to jump start it and see for yourself

thank me later

>>1182905
>thank me later
Top kek what a retard

>>1181861
Sounds like an alternator? Does the car bump start? and run smoothly when fired?

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>>1182642
Basically they would just berate him for owning a Focus instead of a more moddable car.

Then they would get into an argument about engine configurations and which Focus was/is the best.

I know the solution is already found, but for any non-start condition, you begin by checking the battery, and then work your way through the system.

Battery -> main fuse -> ignition fuse -> starter switch -> MT interlock/AT position switch -> starter fuse -> starter relay -> starter solenoid -> starter

Never begin with replacing the starter. The human interface is always the weakest part of any machine. BTW, you can test most of these components at once by checking for voltage at the starter solenoid coil terminal.

>>1182000
>>1182000
>>1182000
>>1182000
We done yet?

>>1183504
shut it you, anons are still busy diagnosticking here.