How much does it cost to replace a starter motor? Based on Fixter’s repairs and replacement figures, the starter motor replacement cost (UK) ranges between £228 and £498. The average cost of a starter motor replacement balances out in the UK at £290. Mine is located right by the battery on the head or engine block IIRC. But that is on my car and I don't know if that is on all of them. 1st Focus: 2005 3Dr SES. (Parted out and scrapped) 2nd Focus: 2003 5Dr SVT (Fixed it up, then Sold it) 3rd Focus: 2014 ST (I am in Love with it [woot]) A. amc49. Ford Focus Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Starting System / Starting System - Description and Operation. The starting system consists of the following: Starter motor. Starter motor relay. Transmission Range (TR) sensor — automatic transaxle only. Clutch cutoff switch — manual transaxle only. Battery. The starter motor is mounted on the gearbox towards the front of the car, to remove it, you have to raise the vehicle ( for safety use jack stands ) ForDTC, a Ford car diagnostic app for Android. P. processmodule Discussion starter. 2 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Jan 11, 2012. Hi, Power hold relay issue could cause a no start but not a no crank. The power hold relay supplies power to a lot of places, and at least two in the PCM. If that includes the PATS section then disabled the car likely will not crank at all. I would think your PATS light would indicate that in some way. The starter relay is a part of the starter on a 2000 Ford Focus. It is located under the hood, and on the right side of it if you are facing the car. The 2001 Ford Focus has an inline 4 engine. Joined: Dec 2014. 1 12-21-2020, 04:03 PM. Hello. I have a Focus 1.5 tdci 2015, and with P162F -------Starter motor disabled DTC, and i cant start the car from button. The relay is not commanded from the ecu, and in ecu is a dtc that starter is disabled.. I cant delete that dtc, even if i reset the ecu with forscan, autel, launch,. Access the back of the starter and remove the bolts holding the cables on, make sure battery is disconnected first. Wiggle starter out via left front wheel arch. When re fitting put the bolts in the starter first, they can't be put in after the starter is in place. Also refit the cables before putting the starter in place.. To diagnose the U0120 Ford code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour. 17. Ford Model: Focus 1.4 Zetec. Posted July 4, 2011. Hi all, I've got a 1.4 Petrol Mk1 CL Model. For the last few months there has been a lag between turning the ignition key and the starter motor turning. Now it's never been a problem and it still starts first time. However, recently it has needed a few attempts to get it going. aOYT.