tobster217

I had the alternator rebuilt, twice. New battery put in, however while driving the car will eventually lose all power and die. I can charge the battery for a while with jumper cables and then regain enough charge to get it home. I can recharge the battery but it seems the car is draining the battery or not charging it. Information would definately be appreciated. I have pulled the fuse to the radio but still the same problem persists.

martysmartie

iTrader: (1)

First off you need to do some fault finding with more detail, I.E what is the power at the battery with the car running?, The fact the battery light is not on when running suggests the charging system to be ok.

After the cars been running I guess by the way your talking it can't be restarted without charge? If so if left for a night or so is this then when it won't start again, after charge? The latter indicating a drain.

If you don't have the tools, or know electronics the cars self diag which can be accessed through the dash LCD can be used to check voltage, let me know if you want to know how to do this.

Martin

tabetha

Almost defo a ecu controlled alternator, so this needs looking at also, if no joy from other tests mentioned.
tabetha

martysmartie

iTrader: (1)

Yes it is the "Smart charge" system as with all modern Fords, and if a charging fault very rarely is it the ECU side which is wrong.

Martin