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Old 28-07-2011 | 02:12 PM
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hi guys i have a 99 ford focus ghia 1.6 the lights constantly flicker, when i first start driving the car the speedo has a mind of it own works and then stops working seems to sort itself out after 15 minutes, lately the battery light turns on for a second while driving goes straight off but comes back a few times i got the battery checked and its working fine and its charging also... i havent 2 much money to play with any idea's would be grately appreicated
Old 28-07-2011 | 03:15 PM
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This guy knows his stuff....


http://www.petercoopercarrepairs.co....t_charging.htm
Old 28-07-2011 | 03:16 PM
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Might be worth checking the wires to the alternator as on the early focus they were prone to chafing the wires.
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Old 28-07-2011 | 03:42 PM
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thanks for the replies guys appreciate it
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