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Flat battery on a Focus

My Ford Focus 1.8 battery went flat. I left it in the garage for a month or so. It wouldn't start and a small red light above the radio was flashing when I turned the key.

I left it for another month thinking it was the immoblizer but now it is completely flat!

Asked on 4 February 2012 by paulingrad

Answered by Honest John
You have allowed the battery to completely drain down. Needs recharging. But this cannot be done in situ. You might need a completely new battery. But worth trying a jump start. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEORNtpujJw

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