My bother just bought 2000 focus same is 2.0l engine,the alternator looks like new and we bought new battery and still not charging now after I saw your video I’m going to look the battery cables I hope that’s the problem. Thank you for post this 2 videos so happy you did
So thankful for this step by step video. I just did the same thing to mine and if it wasn't for you I would have never been able to. My car went completely dark one day and the engine cut off. The next day got it going again and I shit you not it was on fire! I put it out fast without too much damage but my wires were fried and I learned so much watching this..Again thank you for making this video.
Thank you! After a new battery and alternator which ran me almost $400, It was this damn wire the whole time that was preventing the alternator from sending power to the battery. I got a new one on ebay for $45 and did it myself. Its a lot easier on the SOHC model because theres more space to work and less tubing/hoses compared to the zetec. I guess thats some of the very few good things to say about the infamous SPI engine lol.
Thanks for this video. I've been searching all day for alternator replacement and cable replacement as mine are fried... I know this is a super old video but I have just one question. I'm drawing a blank but I've got everything taken apart except that middle ground post terminal on the cable. I can't seem to figure out or see where that ground terminal is on the car. On the wire it is just before the starter connections ( in between the terminals and the starter cables). Please if you can assist. Thank you.
If you are talking about the same one I am thinking about it bolts to the fender right behind the battery. Sorry for the super late response. Thanks for watching! I hope that helped.
2003 focus se zetec wagon here.. there is a 2nd cable coming off my positive that looks to be about 8 guage and is split into 2 wires going into the battery junction box..this is the feed that supplies all current for accesories ,guages ect and I dont see it shown on ur replacement wire... The new wire positive seems to feed to starter and alternator so How is the battery junction box fed?
That wire is separate and gets attached to the bolt on top and held down by a nut. You should be able to separate it from the old harness. If you still need more help shoot me a message on instagram and I'll send you some pictures. Thanks for watching
Thank you very informative video. Can you please help me with the cables that come from the car do all Ford focus come with it the ones you said that were exposed and needed to be replaced? I have a 2002 Ford focus se.
My car just had an engine bay fire because of this EGR tube. A lot of stuff got destroyed. I'm not replacing the entire cable assembly so I'm wondering what gauge the battery cables are and that smaller wire?
Nick Truskowski mine was 4ga. I would recommend making the wire long and not running it along the battery box. Also I would put some GOOD heat shield next to the battery. My egr heat shield has already started to break down from the heat. This is just a bad design from Ford.
Great videos. I've got an automatic transmission and just wanted to share that the harness part number ends in "JB" for manual transmissions and "LB" for automatic transmissions.
On mine it was too far gone. A lot of the wire was broken. It was just a safer option to replace it all. The wires are cheap now since the vehicle is so old. Thanks for watching
I wish it was that cheap but its not just a single wire. Its a little more complicated than that. Still it could be way cheaper but they choose not to. Thanks for watching.
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My bother just bought 2000 focus same is 2.0l engine,the alternator looks like new and we bought new battery and still not charging now after I saw your video I’m going to look the battery cables I hope that’s the problem.
Thank you for post this 2 videos so happy you did
Check out my video on replacing the exhaust tube as well. I had it burn off the protective heat wrap again thus almost causing the same issue.
So thankful for this step by step video. I just did the same thing to mine and if it wasn't for you I would have never been able to. My car went completely dark one day and the engine cut off. The next day got it going again and I shit you not it was on fire! I put it out fast without too much damage but my wires were fried and I learned so much watching this..Again thank you for making this video.
Thanks for watching. I am glad that this video helped you out. I usually learn the hard way myself. I hope this solves all of your problems.
Just did this job - He says it 100% like it is. No Bull, Excellent Job!
John sagwa thank you. I am glad that this video helped you.
Excellent write up on this!!!
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.
Thank you! After a new battery and alternator which ran me almost $400, It was this damn wire the whole time that was preventing the alternator from sending power to the battery. I got a new one on ebay for $45 and did it myself. Its a lot easier on the SOHC model because theres more space to work and less tubing/hoses compared to the zetec. I guess thats some of the very few good things to say about the infamous SPI engine lol.
I am glad that you were able to figure out your problem. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video. I've been searching all day for alternator replacement and cable replacement as mine are fried... I know this is a super old video but I have just one question. I'm drawing a blank but I've got everything taken apart except that middle ground post terminal on the cable. I can't seem to figure out or see where that ground terminal is on the car. On the wire it is just before the starter connections ( in between the terminals and the starter cables). Please if you can assist. Thank you.
If you are talking about the same one I am thinking about it bolts to the fender right behind the battery. Sorry for the super late response. Thanks for watching! I hope that helped.
Good job, buddy! Gonna have to do the same to my 2002.
Thank you. Good luck.
2003 focus se zetec wagon here.. there is a 2nd cable coming off my positive that looks to be about 8 guage and is split into 2 wires going into the battery junction box..this is the feed that supplies all current for accesories ,guages ect and I dont see it shown on ur replacement wire... The new wire positive seems to feed to starter and alternator so How is the battery junction box fed?
That wire is separate and gets attached to the bolt on top and held down by a nut. You should be able to separate it from the old harness. If you still need more help shoot me a message on instagram and I'll send you some pictures. Thanks for watching
this video is very helpful...thanks
I am glad that I could help you. Thanks for watching
Thank you very informative video. Can you please help me with the cables that come from the car do all Ford focus come with it the ones you said that were exposed and needed to be replaced? I have a 2002 Ford focus se.
Not all of them come with the same kind. I have seen a few designs but they all are cheaply made.
@@DaveMedicus thanks. I was able to get it done with the help of your video and other videos I watched. I also replaced the starter.
My car just had an engine bay fire because of this EGR tube. A lot of stuff got destroyed. I'm not replacing the entire cable assembly so I'm wondering what gauge the battery cables are and that smaller wire?
Nick Truskowski mine was 4ga. I would recommend making the wire long and not running it along the battery box. Also I would put some GOOD heat shield next to the battery. My egr heat shield has already started to break down from the heat. This is just a bad design from Ford.
@@DaveMedicus so the factory wires are 4 gauge on the focus? Someone was telling me they're 8.
Nick Truskowski bigger is always better it won’t hurt to put 4ga on. Some of the wires were 8ga and even smaller.
Hey dave where is part 1? I subscribed and looked thru all ur videos but cant find it?
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thank you for post this video good job
Great videos. I've got an automatic transmission and just wanted to share that the harness part number ends in "JB" for manual transmissions and "LB" for automatic transmissions.
Thanks for the information.
I literally have 2 Ford focuses with the same problem the battery cables are garbage but the engine is solid
Yes they are. Even the new ones are garbage. lol I at least know what to look out for now.
First install positive cable and than Negative. Otherwise its GameOver Ecu
Yeah I realized that when I did it. I was 8 hours in and exhausted not thinking straight.
couldn’t you just patch the damaged insulation and run a separate alternator wire
On mine it was too far gone. A lot of the wire was broken. It was just a safer option to replace it all. The wires are cheap now since the vehicle is so old. Thanks for watching
@@DaveMedicus I Ran a separate wire from the alternator charge post to the battery a 1/0 big 3 upgrade wire
@@DaveMedicus on my community page you can see the new alternator and giant power wire
New Part number in video: YS4Z-14301-JB
And for those with auto transmissions, use YS4Z-14301-LB. There are two different cable sets depending on manual or auto transmission.
Thanks for the updated info.
You should have went to Rock Auto to get your part numbers. Never by this stuff from tge dealer.
Squirrel Killa it wasn’t available. Even with the part number I was only able to find factory parts no aftermarket.
@@DaveMedicus There's also websites that have oem parts at discount.
$121!!!! Geez, I can get a cable for my '69 for $12!
I wish it was that cheap but its not just a single wire. Its a little more complicated than that. Still it could be way cheaper but they choose not to. Thanks for watching.
This part now like 20$
I love it. With the age of the vehicle the parts keep getting cheaper. Thanks for watching.