Car battery and alternator Ford Fiesta 4

Battery and starter

Fig. 15.1. Varta battery (12 V): 1 – set of positive plates; 2 - positive lattice; 3 – positive plate; 4 – separator; 5 - negative grid; 6 – negative plate; 7 – set of...

Generator device

If the electric consumers in the car are powered only by the battery, then due to the high current consumption, it will discharge very quickly. The battery is constantly...

Checking the electrolyte level in the battery and cleaning the…

The Fiesta is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. Its maintenance is limited to keeping the case and terminals clean. These batteries do not contain antimony,...

Checking the battery charge level

If, despite the normal electrolyte level, the battery does not work properly, check its charge level. To do this, use a hydrometer (automotive densimeter). The scale of...

Starting an engine with a discharged battery

When jumping the engine from another car's battery, use only special jumper cables. This will protect your Fiesta's electronic components from dangerous voltage spikes....

Charging the battery

Under normal operating conditions, the battery does not require recharging from external power sources. A battery removed from a vehicle must be recharged every month....

Removing the battery

Before you disconnect the battery, make sure you know all the codes for your car, such as radio theft codes, programmed radio station frequencies, etc. Otherwise, after...

Checking the voltage regulator

SEQUENCE OF WORKS 1. Connect a universal measuring device between the "+" terminal (red wire) of the generator and the "ground". 2. To warm up the generator, the engine...

Removing the generator

SEQUENCE OF WORKS Endura-E Engines 1. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. 2. Unscrew the nuts and disconnect the wires from the back of the...

Removing the starter

There are many reasons why a starter may fail. The solenoid or carbon brushes may be stuck or worn out. The armature shaft may be stuck in the bearings SEQUENCE OF WORKS...

Possible faults of the battery and generator

Possible faults of the battery and generator, their causes and methods of elimination

Possible starter malfunctions

Possible starter malfunctions, their causes and methods of elimination




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