Ford fiesta 2002 - All warning lights on even without key in ignition

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Sat 28 Jan 2017 00:19
Ford fiesta 2002 - All warning lights on even without key in ignition - davidc1973

Started taking 8 turns to turn over.one mornin ,machine gun clicks then turns over.dashboard is going haywire but warning lights would go off when accelerating.mph and rev counters stop working.but starts every morning.on the wednesday had a minor bump no damage .thursday worked in morning.the afternoon problems began.turned key nothin no click etc.but turned key faint noise coming from alternator for a second.eventually turns over.friday battry completely dead i charge it fully ,when i reconnect it all warning lights are on without key in ignition.wont start nothin not even turning over.any ideas

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Sat 28 Jan 2017 08:32
Ford fiesta 2002 - All warning lights on even without key in ignition - RobJP

I'd wonder if, although you've charged the battery, if the battery is HOLDING any charge.

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Sat 28 Jan 2017 09:06
Ford fiesta 2002 - All warning lights on even without key in ignition - daveyjp
Unless it has been changed recently looks like new battery time.
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Sat 28 Jan 2017 14:38
Ford fiesta 2002 - All warning lights on even without key in ignition - davidc1973

Battery was changed 3 months ago.but will take to get tested

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Sat 28 Jan 2017 20:16
Ford fiesta 2002 - All warning lights on even without key in ignition - Galaxy

You need to get the alternator/charging system checked too.

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Sat 28 Jan 2017 22:44
Ford fiesta 2002 - All warning lights on even without key in ignition - bathtub tom

Have you used it to jump start another car recently?

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Sun 29 Jan 2017 00:28
Ford fiesta 2002 - All warning lights on even without key in ignition - davidc1973

No i havnt.alternator is charging battery.but i think when my car is idle its discharging it somehow.suggested diode problem.is it fuel pump situated above alternator.somethin is engaging in that area when battery is reconnected.im gonna disconnect and reconnect some plugs which has been suggested on here will let you know

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Sun 29 Jan 2017 10:44
Ford fiesta 2002 - All warning lights on even without key in ignition - elekie&a/c doctor

This year Fiesta is on the break point between early model (small rear lights)and later ,square shape,where the lights run right up the rear wings.Which model do you have?.The fuel pump is in the tank(petrol engine)If it's a diesel,then the pump is near the alternator.

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