Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.9 Intermittent battery light illumination

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Thu 29 Jan 2009 14:44
00 1.9 Intermittent battery light illumination - smokie
I've entered this on behalf of Mister H who appears unable to get logged in at the moment...

I have a problem with an intermittent battery light appearing, combined with a consistent "oscillating" of the lights and the fan (when on top speed) and even the display on the stereo.

The battery light only appears in the first mile of a journey (so when the engine's cold) and only ever TWICE........the lights oscillate whatever the engine temperature.

The alternator was replaced 2 years ago, and one of the leads from the alternator to the battery was professionally repaired 18 months ago (because of complete car failure).

I work for a battery company, and the car's battery is operating well.......the car starts well, so the battery must be receiving a charge.

Apologies for the long-winded text, but any helpful hints would be appreciated.

Edited by smokie on 29/01/2009 at 16:11

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