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2018 Ford Focus S, Automatic DCT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 298 (Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems)
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- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
- DTC Charts
- Symptom Charts
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A : A Door Is Difficult Or Does Not Open From Both The Exterior And Interior Door Handles
- Pinpoint Test B : A Door Is Difficult Or Does Not Open From The Exterior Door Handle
- Pinpoint Test C : A Door Is Difficult Or Does Not Open From The Interior Door Handle
- Pinpoint Test D : The Exterior Door Handle Sticks
- Pinpoint Test E : The Interior Door Handle Sticks
- Pinpoint Test F : Squeak-Rattle-Chucking Noise From Door
- Pinpoint Test G : A Door Lock Indicator Is Always On
- Pinpoint Test H : A Door Lock Indicator Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test I : All Door Locks Are Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test J : A Single Or More Than One Door Lock Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test K : The Door Locks Operate Only One Way
- Pinpoint Test L : All Door Locks Are Inoperative From One Door Lock Control Switch
- Pinpoint Test M : The Keyless Entry Keypad Illumination Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test N : The Keyless Entry Keypad Illumination Is Always On
- Pinpoint Test O : The Doors Do Not Lock Or Unlock Using The Keyless Entry Keypad
- Pinpoint Test P : The Manual Door Lock Cylinder Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test Q : The RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Transmitter Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test R : An Individual Button Is Inoperative From The RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Transmitter
- Pinpoint Test S : The RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Transmitter Has Poor Range Performance
- Pinpoint Test T : The Remote Start Feature Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test U : A Door Passive Entry Feature Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test V : The Power Liftgate Passive Entry Feature Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test W : The Liftgate Window Glass Latch Release Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test X : The Fuel Filler Door Lock Is Inoperative (If Equipped)
- Pinpoint Test Y : The Approach Detection Feature Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test Z : The RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Exterior Sounder Continuously Chimes
- Pinpoint Test Aa : The RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Exterior Sounder Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test Ab : B1087:83 Or B1087:87
- Pinpoint Test Ac : P1594 Or P1595
- Pinpoint Test Ad : U0140:00
- Pinpoint Test AE : U0146:00
- Pinpoint Test AF : U0232:00
- Pinpoint Test Ag : U0233:00
- Pinpoint Test Ah : U0258:87 Or U1A00:00
- Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
- Approach Detection Antenna
- Door Lock Cylinder
- Exterior Front Door Handle
- Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement
- Exterior Rear Door Handle
- Exterior Rear Door Handle Reinforcement
- Front Door Keyless Entry Antenna
- Front Door Latch
- Front Door Lock Control Switch
- Hood Latch
- Hood Latch Release Cable
- Hood Latch Release Handle
- Interior Front Door Handle
- Interior Rear Door Handle
- Keyless Entry Keypad
- Keyless Entry Rear Antenna
- Liftgate Latch
- Liftgate Release Switch
- Liftgate Window Glass Release Switch
- Liftgate Window Latch
- Rear Door Latch
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Exterior Sounder
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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