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• 2003 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec auto - Which numbers on a battery are important? 17 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  My car has the original battery a silver calcium Motorcraft Superstart, I am goinng to charge it tomorrow but if I need to replace it have been looking online and do not seem to be able to match all the specifications listed below.
• Ford Maverick - Maverick Batt Light Stays On After New Alternator 13 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Ford maverick 2002 xlt had new alternator fitted and battery light comes on after 30 seconds, diagnostic shows no blocked codes but alternator fault so garage fitted another new alternator, after 30 seconds battery light comes on!. Battery tested ok charging ok, wiring check ok again points to alternator . - Auto Electrician and Garage baffled any help ?
• ford focus 1.6 sport - ford focus battery light on dashboard 4 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi when driving my car today the battery light has appeared on my dashboard followed by the handbrake light (the handbrake is off obviously!), then the odometer was reading ----, then the speedometer wouldnt move past zero and my indicators stopped working. the heated windscreen light also came on and despite pressing it several times it would not go off. the radio and hazard lights are working fine. any ideas of what is causing these issues   cheers
• Peugeot 406 hdi 110 - Peugeot 406hdi battery issue 20 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Hi Guys Does anyone know what is the right battery for my 406hdi 110pls? i mean what is the minimum AH that need to a good start i know diesel need to be good and strong on AH also not sure what layout i need to buy becuse as i see mine one is the other way then most of the cars.Is it still ok to buy a normal layout and turn it 180 sideways?
• Chevrolet Epica Rural Wales - Frozen diesel 28 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Car wouldn't start, thought it was flat battery,  (was turning over with dificulty) but my taxi driving neighbour said frozen diesel!  When it thawed (monday), started it and then took it for a good drive, and SHE who must be obeyed to the sales, where they just happened to have a Poundstretcher and they had battery booster packs for £25,  ( halfords £50) Suddenly remembered  Short runs = battery drain.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0 remote key problems (battery) 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  hi all, could any1 please advise me as to what may be the cause of the battery in my remote keep going dead very very quickly, by quickly i mean dead from new within 2 days. its not a cheapbattery either it was a expensive pack of 2. im stumped as to what it might be, but knew some guys who would. thanks guys
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 2003 PD 130, coding key after battery change 12 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I need to recode my remote locking key after changing the battery. All the methods I've seen involve locking the car(via the drivers door) whilst another key is in the ignition. Unfortunately my car is delocked and doesn't have a lock on the drivers door. Does any know of any other coding methods apart from the VAGCOM route?
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - near-side headlight bulb changes 12 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  hi just changed n/s dip-bulb;all you have to do is remove battery cover and battery (65 min) a bit fiidely removing and refitting but nothings easy nowadays with cars 1.9 dci .I fitted a temporary supply to pos+ and neg- leads(12v m/cycle battery) but later found not necessary all u have to do on completion is re-code radio unit
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 98 Fitting new battery to corsa sets off alarm. 19 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have just removed the old battery from the daughters Corsa,and am trying to fit the new one. As soon as I connect it the alarm goes off till I disconnect it again. It's a 1998 (R) 1.4.I don't have a key fob to turn it off. Would appreciate some advice please.
• poor starter 97 fiesta van diesel 13 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  hi can any1 help ? i have a fiesta van 1997 1.8l diesel,with a battery in it thats 1yr old aprox,i have it serviced every year but the van seems to take about 8 seconds to fire/start after the glow plug light has gone out ,this is drain's the battery(just clicks then) forcing me to jump start the devil every other day,do i need a new battery or could this be a bigger problem ??
• Ford Fiesta - Battery Power Loss 7 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Hope someone can help My wifes aging fiesta is suffering from all sorts of problems, however, this morning, driving along there seemed to be a lack of battery power (although the car started first time). At one point, the radio turned off, the blower worked at half speed and the internal and external lights were all very dim. After about 90 seconds, it reverted back to normal.
• VW Caravelle TDi battery light 6 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  sometimes after starting up the battery light on my 7 month old caravelle glows very faintly for about a minute (even when driving). I've had the car for a month and during that time have had a towbar fitted. Unfortunately, as the wife uses it most of the time I do not know if the problem was there before fitting.
• Distance req'd to fully charge battery 7 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Had a flat battery last night which isn't unusual for a second hand car which has been sitting on a forecourt up until last weekend (and has sat unmoved during the last very cold week). On the basis that it starts again after the short run I gave it after a jump, what distance do I need to travel for it to be fully charged.
• Cavalier battery change now won't start 7 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Please could someone help me on this annoying problem? Cavalier Mk3 SRi G plate Replaced the battery, and now the car will not run. It turns over ok, but seems not to fire?, replaced the air box, there is nice atomised fuel on all four cylinders excellent sparks. It usually started first time every time, replaced ECU and ignition relay, fuel pump working fine.
• Land Rover Discovery 5 - Engine replacement under warranty, battery issue 7 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  I phoned the dealership and they said it was fine. The same thing happened today and this time I have been told by the dealership that the battery is now fully dead and will not hold a charge. They say I need to pay for a new one at a cost to me of £401.54. My question is, should the main LR dealership have looked after my battery for the three months it was with them and is it their fault my battery has failed.
• FIAT Punto - Battery charge 5 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  The earth is OK too with no resistance between the earth terminal and body or engine. Cranking for 15 - 20 secs got the volts dropping to just over 9v and you could hear the battery starting to die. So I'm thinking the battery is on the way out. It's seven years old so it is about that time.   The thing is, throughout all of the above, the little indicator has shown green - "Charge OK".
• Ford Focus - Focus battery warning light 5 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hello, I'm posting because I've reached the end of my tether with my 02 1.8 Focus. In the last month I've changed the battery, had 2 new alternators and had a wiring loom replaced. When I'm starting it from cold, revs will drop and it will cut out with the battery light on unless I sit for a couple of mins with my foot on the accelerator.
• KIA Picanto (2004 - ) - 05 1.1 Battery or alternator failed? 1 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Or is it perhaps worth getting a new battery anyway and then see if that was the problem? Thanks in advance. ---- PhiL
• saxo 1.1 - battery drain, engine runs with key removed! 13 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  The battery drained on my son's car over a few hours a couple of nights ago, he charged the battery and had no problems till tonight when returning from a short trip the engine wouldn't turn off even with key removed!.
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.8 What is the correct battery spec? 17 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Got kids in and then tried to start it. Turned over but would not go. Managed to jump start it later and checked battery voltage which was 14.4V whilst running, so believe alternator is OK.