Vehicle starting and charging systems Ford Focus Turnier 1

Order «Order on batteries»
Since 1 October 1998, the regulations of the "Battery Ordinance" have been applicable to the purchase and disposal of starter batteries in Germany. The regulation is...

Battery — design description
Six cells, connected in series, form the heart of a 12-volt car battery. Each cell is a combination of positive and negative plates, generating a voltage of about 2...

Battery — concepts and standards
Designation: is located on the battery case and specifies the battery characteristics. Example: "12V 40Ah 200A" (12V is the nominal voltage; 40Ah - nominal capacity;...

Starter with reciprocating screw drive
When starting, a reciprocating screw starter breathes life into the Ford Focus engine. When the key is turned in the Start direction, terminal 50 in the ignition switch...

Generator — General Information
The generator is a compact power plant. When the engine is running, it supplies all electrical units with electricity and constantly charges the battery with excess...

Checking the acid level in the battery
The Focus is equipped with a largely maintenance-free battery at the factory. Of course, the service life of modern batteries depends greatly on the conditions of use:...

Caring for battery contacts
Wash off the oxide crystals on the battery terminals with warm water and soda or remove them with a special cleaning agent, such as "Neutralon" by Varta. Then lightly...

Checking the battery
If, despite the correct acid level, the battery seems weak, then check the charge status with a hydrometer. Hydrometers check the concentration of electrolyte in the...

Jump starting the engine from another car's battery
Use only special electronics auxiliary cables as an auxiliary wire; they will protect your Focus' electronic components from dangerous voltage surges. Stages of work...

Pushing the car to start the engine
The Focus on strike with an automatic transmission cannot be pushed. With other versions, your shearing effort is also only worthwhile if the engine is theoretically OK....

Towing a car to jump start the engine
Turn on the ignition, put the transmission in second gear and press the clutch pedal. The towing vehicle should approach smoothly. At about 15 km/h, slowly engage the...

Help with battery and generator problems
Help with battery and generator problems

Charging the battery
A dismantled or "hibernating" battery should be charged once a month. In completely discharged batteries, sulfuric acid crystallizes and settles on the walls of the...

Removing the battery
Before disconnecting the battery, write down all codes for your Focus, such as the radio anti-theft code, its stored stations, etc. If you forget to do this, the radio...

Hidden power consumers drain battery
If a perfectly good battery suddenly stops working, most often it was drained by a hidden consumer of electricity in the on-board network. Perform a voltage check. If...

Checking the voltage regulator
Connect a multimeter between the generator "+" terminal (red wire) and ground. Let the engine run for two minutes at 3000 to 4000 rpm (diesel engine approximately 1800...

Driving with a faulty alternator
If the generator or voltage regulator does not work, you can continue the trip to a limited extent. In this case, the battery takes over the power supply. Depending on...

Replacing the V-belt
In Focus engines, the tension of the poly V-belt is maintained by an automatic tensioner. Therefore, you do not have to worry about the belt tension. But you should take...

Replacing the V-belt tension roller
Petrol engines Remove the drive belt as described above. Loosen the tension roller mounting nuts (arrows). Loosen the tension roller mounting nuts (arrows) Remove the...

Dismantling the generator
Engines with a working volume of 1.4/1.6 l Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Remove the drive belt as described above. Remove the wire protection panel on...

Removing the starter
If the starter is on strike, then often several units are to blame. For example, the electromagnetic switch or graphite brushes are jammed or worn out. The support...

Help with starter problems
Help with starter problems