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:
System Operation
System Diagram - Rear Window Defrost (with EATC )
Item
Description
1
BCM
2
HVAC Module
3
Rear Window Defrost Grid
Network Message Chart - Rear Window Defrost (with EATC )
BCM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating ..
B007F:11, B007F:12, B007F:13 and B007F:1A
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 46 for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The RCM continuously monitors the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner circuits for the following faults:
Resistance out of range
Unexpected voltage
Short to ground
Faulted passe..
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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