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by shady
Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: Fiesta MK7 'Issues & Questions'
Topic: battery light on but charging
Replies: 9
Views: 13239

Re: battery light on but charging

Glad you got it sorted.I can't afford £700.Mine is also on the single wire smart charge.Do you have any idea where this control box that's linked to the ecu is do you?Its not behind the dash by any chance is it?
by shady
Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: Fiesta MK7 'Issues & Questions'
Topic: battery light on but charging
Replies: 9
Views: 13239

Re: battery light on but charging

Hi.Theres no change with mine,still got light on still charging and running fine. It appears ford changed from the 3 wire to 1 wire smart charge systems on newer cars.I think the single wire just goes to the ecu so should be able to check continuity down this wire,although I think it's probably an e...
by shady
Mon Oct 10, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: Fiesta MK7 'Issues & Questions'
Topic: battery light on but charging
Replies: 9
Views: 13239

Re: battery light on but charging

Mine doesnt come up with any codes on code reader.im thinking its a ecu problem which will be expensive.light can stay on until bulb bloes or i trade it in for me unless someone comes up with a cheap fix.if you get anywhere please keep us updated. Other problem i had was when we had heavy rain,car c...
by shady
Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: Fiesta MK7 'Issues & Questions'
Topic: battery light on but charging
Replies: 9
Views: 13239

Re: battery light on but charging

Hi mate.sorry havent found an answer for the problem.lights been on for nearly 12 months now and car still starts every fay.only other info i have is i think mine has a normal lead acid battery on and not a silver calcium type.not sure if this could make a difference. On mine the reversing lights se...
by shady
Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Fiesta MK7 'Issues & Questions'
Topic: battery light on but charging
Replies: 9
Views: 13239

battery light on but charging

Hi Im new to the forum and in need of some advice. Ive got a 59 reg fiesta 1.6 tdci econetic which seems to have a few electrical problems. Firstl the battery warning light is now staying on constantly.I checked the battery voltage and its arround 12.5 volts and when car is started voltage increases...