Ford Fiesta won't start after battery recharge
Variant: 1.0 lt
Model Year: 2017
After 8 weeks return to find battery flat, recharged but won't turn over. Engine management light on and tool light also?
Posted: Sep 9, 2020 (4 years ago)
Probably check the battery first as these new style batteries are a problem to get full re-charged once totally drained,Does your charger have jump start option on it,would try that ,Let us know how you get on
Posted Sep 9, 2020 (4 years ago)
You MAY need to reset the battery monitor sensor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Uaf8lNcNo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Uaf8lNcNo
Posted Sep 9, 2020 (4 years ago)
If still in warranty you maybe covered if battery is faulty
Posted Sep 9, 2020 (4 years ago)
Replying to post by bustedknuckles:
Probably check the battery first as these new style batteries are a problem to get full re-charged once totally drained,Does your charger have jump start option on it,would try that ,Let us know how you get on
Thanks for the reply it seems that the red terminal needed reseatingProbably check the battery first as these new style batteries are a problem to get full re-charged once totally drained,Does your charger have jump start option on it,would try that ,Let us know how you get on
After computer was connected it could not connect to car ? by reseating terminal cured the fault ?
Thanks
Posted Sep 9, 2020 (4 years ago)
Great to hear it was something simple cheers for the update
Posted Sep 9, 2020 (4 years ago)
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