Ford Fiesta: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery. Diagnosis and Testing
General Equipment
| Diagnostic Battery Charger |
Battery Condition Test
Battery
condition is determined by measuring battery terminal voltage after a
specific discharge current is applied for a specified time period.
Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Inspect wiring, terminals and connectors.
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Inspect the battery.
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Inspect battery mounting.
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Inspect high current BJB connections.
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Use Ford approved battery test equipment.
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Midtronics MDX-650 or P-300/P-600/490/1050
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Midtronics GRX-3590 or 3000
PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST
| A1 TEST THE BATTERY CONDITION |
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NOTE:
A red test-eye indicates the battery is discharged, not necessarily damaged.
NOTE:
Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings.
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Using the Diagnostic Battery Charger and the battery
cables removed from the battery, verify the battery condition.
Is the battery OK?
| Yes |
RETURN the battery to service.
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| No |
If the analyzer reads REPLACE BATTERY or REPLACE-BAD CELL, INSTALL a new battery. REFER to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
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System Operation
Battery and Cables
The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground system and is a voltage stabilizer for the 12V electrical system...
Disconnect
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wooden Block
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Item
Description
1
LH and RH side air curtains
2
Driver side airbag
3
Passenger side airbag
4
Passenger airbag
5
Driver airbag
6
Driver lower airbag
Item
Description
1
C-pillar side impact sensors
2
Driver and passenger safety belt buckles (includes buckle..
Categories
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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