2004 Ford Focus wagon, 91k miles
Symptoms:
- heated seats overheated and have burnt out
- radio screen looks like barcode
- O/D will randomly turn off and blink yellow during driving, have to turn car off and back on again to reset
- dome lights flicker on without keys in engine (winter)
- battery light and oil light are dimly illuminated (wet days)
- trip odom. will randomly reset itself (new)
- parking brake light will randomly flicker during drive (new)
Potential symptom?:
- occasionally the accelerator will hesitate, and more force is needed to bring fuel to the engine. Makes it impossible to ease the pedal
-CEL code P0455, P0457
I checked the fuse box, and the only thing that I can tell is non-standard is that there's a 25A in F37, and no fuse in F39.
What makes this problem better or worse?
Winter worsens the issues
How long has your 2004 Ford Focus had this problem?
bought the car 1 year ago at 83k miles, most of these issues are within the last year
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Hello, you have multiple, unrelated problems happening with your vehicle that will take time and money to resolve.
Heated seats require separate diagnostic testing to find out what is needed to repair.
Audio unit screen also needs separate diagnostic testing and repair.
O/D light flashing is related to an active transmission fault that needs testing sooner than later, as transmission operation is likely compromised.
Dim illumination of components could be charging system related, or battery power related.
Check engine light codes are evaporative emissions controls related. First check your gas cap, for sure.
Ensure ALL fuses are in place at the proper amperage level.
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