Will not start, Starting System Fault warning appeared?

2015 FORD FOCUS
145,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS EISEMAN
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Car will not start. No sound from the starter. Clicking relay sounds. Dash says starting system fault. Dash lights flicker like sending power when attempting to start but no start. I think it may be an anti-theft issue.
Sep 12, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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Is the security light flashing when you try to start the car? If not, the security system is not the problem. From what you describe it sounds like the battery is weak, can you turn your headlights on for 10 minutes and try to crank the engine over? If the lights go out the battery is to blame, here is how to change it out to fix the problem. This generic guide will let you know the steps with instructions for your car in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

This video should help as well:

https://youtu.be/Yb-ytljdCjc

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sep 12, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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