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Old 27-10-2014, 03:57 PM
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Hi I have a 2003 focus st170.This only happens a couple of times but when im driving and put my clutch in the battery light will come on but then will go back of.Is this a sign of a new battery needed or a more expensive alternator.
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Has it got the right battery fitted? Should be a silver calcium. If it's a normal lead acid it will cause the smart charge system to throw a shit fit. Are the revs dropping really low when you clutch in?
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No the reves dont drop if clutch is in but on start up my reves go up and reves funny for a while as if something is a bit sticky.
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