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Electrical challenges with the 2014 Ford Kuga petrol engine: looking for experiences and tips

Hi guys, I need your help. I have a 2014 Ford Kuga petrol engine with 104341km on the clock. Recently, however, it has been giving me a lot of trouble: general electrical problems, error entry in the system, flickering or dimmed lights and a weak battery when starting. According to my gut feeling, this is somehow due to the interruption of terminal 30. Have any of you ever had problems like this and can perhaps tell me what your mechanic thought about it? Unfortunately, I didn't have a good experience at my last visit to the garage and am therefore a little suspicious. I am grateful for any advice!

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A 2014 Ford Kuga petrol engine is experiencing electrical issues, including system errors, flickering lights, and a weak battery. The suspected cause is an interruption of terminal 30. A similar problem in a 2013 Ford Focus was resolved by replacing the electrical system control unit, which fixed the flickering lights and system errors. It is suggested to check or replace the on-board control unit to potentially resolve the issues.

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Hello, yes, I once experienced this with my 2013 Ford Focus. It turned out that my electrical system control unit was faulty. Sometimes it also produced flickering lights and system errors, just like yours. My mechanic replaced the thing and the problem was solved. I would recommend that you have the same thing done. It wasn't a small fault, but once the wiring control unit was replaced, my car's electrical problems were gone. It sounds very much like you have similar problems. It definitely couldn't hurt to check it out. Good luck, hopefully it all goes smoothly for you!

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Thanks for your quick response. So it was the wiring system control unit in your case too... it almost seems like my Kuga has similar issues. Can you remember how much the whole thing cost you? And have there been any other problems since then, or has your car been running smoothly ever since? Thanks in advance for your help!

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Hey, it cost me €1000 to replace the on-board control unit. Since then, my car has actually been running like clockwork again! And as for the problems with the disconnection of terminal 30: they were fixed during my last visit to the mechanic. So, no worries, one time expense and after that it should run fine again. I haven't had any further problems with my car since then. Hope that helps you a little!

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That's great to hear, thank you! 1000 doesn't sound bad at first, but if it fixes the problem and the car runs like it did on the first day, then it's definitely worth the money. I'll probably go to the garage and have my on-board control unit checked or replaced. Thanks again for the information and the replacement, that really put my mind at rest! Take care.

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