2001 Ford Focus
Problem for Ford 2001 Focus

Battery light comes on when driving




By speedejan on Nov 06, 2009

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boy do i have problems. my ford focus 1.8 zetec has just come out of garage after having new clutch,water pump. and service. cost me a fortune. now my battery light comes on when driving. dies when i slow up to a junction and key sometime wont turn in ignition.help please.gettin fed up keep paying out.

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posted on Nov 06, 2009
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diano455

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ok, check the battery leads are tight - maybe coming loose, this would turn the battery light on + make it cut out, run poorly etc.
key could be worn, get a new one cut possibly? OR lock could be siezed internally, oil the key, jiggle it in the lock...
the multifunction switch could have come loose - this will make it feel like the lock has jammed if it happens just right, check it by removing the cowl under the steering wheel and looking at the side (opposite to the key) of the ignition barrel - it is on the end of the ignition barrel shaft.
check the fan belt tension/condition?
check the battery itself, for low fluid, serious corrosion or swelling - replace it if any of these signs are present, but if it seems fine have it tested just to be sure before you THEN suspect the alternator - any honest garage should do this for free it takes five seconds! - tell them you think the alternator has had it, could they test it for you...


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" thankyou diano455. you have been most helpful will check tomorrow.fingers crossed its only simple problem and cheap to repair lol.xx " - speedejan

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greg_margo

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It's a distinct possibility they didn't tighten the drive belt sufficiently. This would cause the drive belt to slip and the alternator won't put out a sufficient charge to recharge the battery or drive your accessories. No idea why you have issues with the key in the ignition as it shouldn't be related to your battery light problem.
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emissionwiz

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SOUNDS LIKE THEY MAY HAVE DISCONNECTED THE ALTERNATOR OR PULLED THE CONNECTOR LOOSE WHILE DOING THE CLUTCH.
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