[cheesy625]

Hello i have a ford fiesta 1.6 zetec s on a X reg (2000).
Driving along about 1 hour ago and the electric's seemed to die on the car, all the gauges went to nothing, cd/dvd player stopped working and the electronic clock/mile counter went off. about 5 seconds later it all started working again but the abs and traction light stayed on and the cd/dvd player no longer works.
Any idea's what the problem could be?
Thanks

[shaun3424]

sounds like your alternator has failed and is not charging check this first

[tommytwotanks]

when you say the radio isn't working do you mean not working at all, or the word "code" is displayed, if you dont know the code, post the serial number, ie m123456 and i'll tell you :D

[cheesy625]

Originally Posted by tommytwotanks

when you say the radio isn't working do you mean not working at all, or the word "code" is displayed, if you dont know the code, post the serial number, ie m123456 and i'll tell you :D

Hello, I have a non-standard cd/dvd player fitted. So there is no code on the unit.

I don't know if it makes a difference but everytime i start the car, it takes about 10 seconds before any of the gauges (speed, ref, fuel, temp and clock/millage counter) works.

Thanks

[col4374]

check the earth in the front footwell on the sill behind the trim near where the carpet finishes, trouble is I cant remember which side but these were often the cause of dash related issues