IzzyBergman
Solutions for uncontrolled flashing lights on Ford Kuga from 2012
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Summary of the thread
A 2012 Ford Kuga is experiencing sporadic, uncontrolled flashing of its lights, suspected to be due to a faulty light switch or control unit. The issue occurs both when the vehicle is stationary and in motion, and no problems were detected during the last inspection. Suggested solutions include checking the control unit for the light functions or the light switch itself, and seeking professional diagnostic assistance at a garage to accurately identify and resolve the issue.
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IzzyBergman (community.author)
First of all, thanks for your answer and assessment. Well, I now have 144986 km on the clock and the behavior of my lights is really sporadic. Sometimes everything works perfectly and then it's all over the place again. Sometimes they flash, sometimes they light up continuously. This happens both when stationary and when driving. Last but not least, nothing unusual was found during the last inspection. Due to this sporadic nature, it's hard to tell if it's getting worse or not. Hope this helps you. Thanks and stay healthy too!
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AFspeedy
Hey, thanks for the additional info. It definitely sounds like the control unit for the light functions might have a problem, just like my old Ford Focus, but it could really be the light switch itself. My experience is that without professional diagnostic tools, you can only guess. It could also be something completely different that just happens to affect the lights. I would advise you to make an appointment at the garage and get it checked. Make sure you tell them that it occurs sporadically and in what situations, they may then be able to do a system check and identify the problem. I hope this helps you! Stay healthy and drive safely!
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IzzyBergman (community.author)
Thanks for your advice! I also suspected that the control unit might have a problem. I will definitely make an appointment at the garage to have it checked professionally. I hope it won't be too expensive... Thanks again for your help and stay healthy too! Have a safe journey!
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Areslopez
Good afternoon the flashing lights do not turn off my ford ecoboost 2012 I have to disconnect battery even removing fuses do not turn off help please.
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CarlyMechanic
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Good afternoon the flashing lights do not turn off my ford ecoboost 2012 I have to disconnect battery even removing fuses do not turn off help please.
It sounds like you might have a relay issue. The relay is a switch that opens or closes the electrical circuit. If it's stuck in the 'on' position, your lights won't turn off. Try replacing the headlight relay and see if that solves the problem. If it doesn't, I recommend taking your car to a professional mechanic for a thorough inspection.
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AFspeedy
Hi, I'm not a car mechanic, but I have some experience because I like working on my own car. I actually had a similar problem with my 2010 Ford Focus. I went to the garage and it turned out that the control unit that controls the light functions was faulty. However, it cost me 1000 euros, so it's best to have it checked. I can help you better if you give me more details. How exactly does your car behave? Do the lights move completely on their own or does this only happen in certain situations? Stay healthy!
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