Very Odd Goings On

[Skirmisheer]

Hi Everyone. I wonder if anyone can suggest what's going on in my Focus

It's a 2005 Focus 1.6 Zetec and I've had it for three years with not a problem.

Tonight though I was stopped at the traffic lights and suddenly the interior light came on by itself. I managed to switch it to the fully off position. Then I noticed that the indicators had stopped working. Also noticed that the Brake Warning Light was on.
Finally when I'd got home I tried to open the boot to let the dog out and that was also not working. Fortunately he could get out by folding the rear seat down!

It seems odd that all these seemingly unrelated problems have just suddenly occurred.

I'd be very grateful if someone can advise or make suggestions.

Thanks in advance
David

[gowmonster]

sounds like an earthing problem, and wiring on modern cars is a right pain. hopefully someone who has had this before will post.

[jas xjr]

I am just impressed with the dog that can fold the seats down

[Skirmisheer]

jas xjr said:

I am just impressed with the dog that can fold the seats down

He's very clever is our dog. in fact you could say he's cleverer than my partner as she was the cause of this problem. It seems her big feet somehow managed to catch a very important connector under the glovebox. I had a rummage round and found it had lost it's connection. Pushing it back into place and everything now works. Oh, and the dog can get in and out using his favourite boot method! :-)

[jas xjr]

Fortunately he could get out by folding the rear seat down!

Glad you got it sorted