Ford Focus Service Manual: Battery, Mounting and Cables Inspection And Verification
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
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Electrical |
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- Battery cables
- Battery posts
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- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct
the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the fault is not visually evident, GO to Pinpoint Test A in the Pinpoint
Test procedure.
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Batteries
contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive gases. Work in a well-ventilated area.
Do not allow the battery to come in contact with flames, sparks or ...
Special Tool(s)
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System
(IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool
WARNING:
Ba ...
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Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap.
Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes. Deposits
are caused by oil or carbon fouling.
Install a new spark plug.
Check for oil fouling.
Check for wet, black deposits on the insulator ...