Ford Fiesta - Battery draining

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Sun 23 Jan 2022 10:04
Ford Fiesta - Battery draining - Deborah123

Hi everyone. Really need some help with my 18 year old sons car. The battery light keeps coming on while driving, then the ABS light. He pulls over and switches the engine off and then the car will not restart to the point of no hazard lights or anything. As the battery is driving it looks like he is having a disco as the whole dash starts flashing until it is complete dead. Jump the car and then it drives fine for a day or then same thing happens again.
had new battery and alternator fitted along with a couple of other bits dues to failing MOT to the tune of £870. He is on an apprenticeship and can’t keep affording to pay out. Any ideas before we take it back to the garage?? Please help
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Sun 23 Jan 2022 10:12
Ford Fiesta - Battery draining - elekie&a/c doctor
Can we have a bit more info ? Age of car , petrol/ Diesel engine ?
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Sun 23 Jan 2022 10:25
Ford Fiesta - Battery draining - Deborah123
Hi. It’s a 61 plate and a petrol
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Sun 23 Jan 2022 10:29
Ford Fiesta - Battery draining - Deborah123
Sorry it’s a 1.6 zetec
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Sun 23 Jan 2022 11:48
Ford Fiesta - Battery draining - elekie&a/c doctor
Looks like you have a problem with the charging circuit. Possibly alternator fault or associated wiring and circuit. This car uses a smart charge system, so needs to be tested correctly. Look for a competent auto electrical tech .
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Sun 23 Jan 2022 19:27
Ford Fiesta - Battery draining - bathtub tom

Have any accessories been fitted recently?

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Mon 24 Jan 2022 06:53
Ford Fiesta - Battery draining - Deborah123
No nothing has been fitted apart from new battery and alternator.
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