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Wed 29 Dec 2010 20:45

Ford Focus 1.8 sport - Battery losing power overnight - zola1

Hi. Would anyone what the problem might be here....

My car battery dies if not being used for around 10 hours. If I went out in it just now (8.30pm) for a few miles it will start in the morning. If I dont use it for the day, then the next morning the battery is flat.

I have bought a new battery, I've checked all bulbs around the car and only one is left on. This is the small bulb/light between the two clocks.I've been told that this is on all the time anyway.

Anyone know what might be causing the battery to drain?

Thanks for any help.

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Wed 29 Dec 2010 21:33

Ford Focus 1.8 sport - Battery losing power overnight - elekie&a/c doctor

Take it to an electrical tech and get them to check battery/alternator charge voltages and standing current drain.hth

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