First problem - I have a known issue where the dials on my dash only spin up 10-15 seconds after ignition on my 2000 Focus. Apparently this is due to fuse #50 blowing (fuse protects instrument cluster, radio and clock) and the delay is to be expected if this fuse has gone. Question is - if this fuse is gone, how is it the dials work at all?
Second problem - In my car someone has removed this fuse. I think it's because they've done this when they wired in the aftermarket stereo:
http://picasaweb.google.com/113760297615657066324/Focus#5450629948166926818
when it should look like:
http://picasaweb.google.com/113760297615657066324/Focus#5450629950506851938
The radio currently works even with keys out of the ignition.
Would this wiring have meant fuse no. 50 had to be removed? Why?
I've also read that the orange illumination/dimmer wire shouldn't be connected up in some cars. Might this be true of mine?
Incidentally, my Ford wiring matched the 2003 colours from the modifiedlife stereo wiring list, not 2000!!! http://www.modifiedlife.com/car-stereo-radio-wiring-diagram-2003-ford-focus/
Second problem - In my car someone has removed this fuse. I think it's because they've done this when they wired in the aftermarket stereo:
http://picasaweb.google.com/113760297615657066324/Focus#5450629948166926818
when it should look like:
http://picasaweb.google.com/113760297615657066324/Focus#5450629950506851938
The radio currently works even with keys out of the ignition.
Would this wiring have meant fuse no. 50 had to be removed? Why?
I've also read that the orange illumination/dimmer wire shouldn't be connected up in some cars. Might this be true of mine?
Incidentally, my Ford wiring matched the 2003 colours from the modifiedlife stereo wiring list, not 2000!!! http://www.modifiedlife.com/car-stereo-radio-wiring-diagram-2003-ford-focus/