Focus L4-2.0L SOHC VIN P (2000)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
Lighting - Turn Signal Lamps Won't Self-Cancel
Article No
04-5-5
03/22/04
ELECTRICAL - TURN SIGNAL LAMPS CONTINUE TO
FLASH AFTER TURNING
FORD:
2000-2002 FOCUS
ISSUE
Some 2000-2002 Focus Vehicles may over time exhibit a turn signal cancel concern. A service procedure has been developed to resolve this concern.
ACTION
To service, install a spacer during sliding contact replacement. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
NOTE
SPACER INSTALLATION IS ONLY REQUIRED FOR VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 04-04-2002.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
DEPOWER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SYSTEM
1.
Turn all vehicle accessories OFF.
2.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3.
At the central junction box (CJB), located below the LH side of the instrument panel, remove the cover and the restraints control module (RCM)
fuse F60 (7.5A) from the CJB. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagram Manual.
4.
Turn the ignition ON and visually monitor the air bag indicator for at least thirty (30) seconds. The air bag indicator will remain lit continuously
(no flashing) if the correct RCM fuse has been removed.
WARNING
IF THE AIR BAG INDICATOR DOES NOT REMAIN LIT CONTINUOUSLY THE WRONG FUSE WAS REMOVED, FIND AND REMOVE
THE CORRECT RCM FUSE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
5.
Turn the ignition OFF.
WARNING
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED
BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG (SRS) COMPONENTS, AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING,
ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT
PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
6.
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one (1) minute. For additional information refer to 2002 Online Workshop Manual Section
414-01: Battery, Mounting and Cables; Battery Cables; Removal.
CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT AND SPACER INSTALLATION
1.
Remove the airbag sliding contact. Refer to 2002 Online Workshop Manual Section 501-20B: Supplemental Restraint System; Clockspring;
Removal.
