💧 Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci Alternator Problems

Hi Chaps, Apologies if this is placed somewhere else, but I have just bought an 06 1.6 TDCi Zetec S fiesta. When started in the morning it seems to have a rough idle with some minor smoke on start-up, drives fine and within 20-30 secs it idles fine, no problems when its warm. I checked the menu on the dash display, it doesn't appear to have any The results should be less than 0.50 volts. Shops are reporting Ford Focus Alternator Problems due to excessive resistance in the ground circuit. The Focus alternator grounds to the engine just like every other alternator—through the bracket. Apparently, corrosion buildup degrades the contact over time. Posted August 23, 2017. I had a similar issue, If i booted it uphill or for too long i would loose all boost. p0299 only come up with forscan but still no eml on mine. Changed the boost solenoid and started working better than before £30 on eBay for a new one, If you want the link let me no. 2. Name: Dave. Ford Model: 2006 Mk2 Focus 1.8 TDCi Zetec (Climate) Ford Year: 2006. UK/Ireland Location: Lancashire. Posted December 24, 2012. So last night the battery warning light came on while I was driving (cold, dark, main beams and heated windscreen on). The car behaved perfectly normally, other than the main beams slightly dimmer when off Try removing the belt and then - with the engine OFF - reach in and spin the pulley on the alternator. If it's silent, everything's good there. If it's noisy, you have your answer. I had a new alternator fitted last week to my 2006 1.8 TDCi, cost £264 including labour & vat from a local garage (not a Ford dealer). O2gAQ2.

ford focus 1.6 tdci alternator problems