Ford mondeo TDCI 2007 Ghia - Battery light coming on/slight smoke from bonnet

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Fri 21 Mar 2014 12:15
Ford mondeo TDCI 2007 Ghia - Battery light coming on/slight smoke from bonnet - Danielleg
HI guys any opinions would be appreciated here!

Had a bit of a nightmare over last couple of months with this car so much i just want to get rid of it!!

Our new problem is battery light coming on about 30 seconds after start up, no problems starting or signs of low battery etc but just recently we also now have slight smoke coming up from under the bonnet. We do have squeaking noise that has been gradually getting worse and ive been told this is the tensioner?

We have had new silver calcium battery fitted end of last year new alternator new starter motor and dual clutch flywheel fitted. After all this work the engine management light has been on ever since but no other issues until now.

help please
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Fri 21 Mar 2014 12:49
Ford mondeo TDCI 2007 Ghia - Battery light coming on/slight smoke from bonnet - Peter.N.

The smoke is probably a result of the belt slipping, if the slipping is bad that might be responsible for the light coming on as well. I would get the tensioner sorted out and fit a new belt as well.

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