is it the battery??

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Thu 22 Aug 2002 16:27
is it the battery?? - misterp
Sometimes when I start my mondeo (petrol), mainly when the engine is still warmish, I have to 'catch it' by dabbing the accelerator to prevent it cutting out. The battery is nearly 3 years old and I do a fair number of shortish journeys. I checked the water levels in the battery and toped them up as they were low but not below the cells. I understand some people reccommend elective battery replacement every 3 years
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Thu 22 Aug 2002 16:45
is it the battery?? - Robert Fleming
No. It might be the supermarket fuel you're using though.
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Thu 22 Aug 2002 16:47
is it the battery?? - terryb
Unlikely. Sounds more fuel related to me, typical of elderly Fords in my experience.

Terry
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Fri 23 Aug 2002 07:30
is it the battery?? - jud
Not the battery at fault, could be numerous things including a faulty Ecu from personel experience.Try increasing tickover.
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