elliejake Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hello, Ive a 06 Reg Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI, DURATORC due to power steering failure and flat battery I need to changed the alternator. I restarted the car with jump leads and the power steering worked ok till I took the jump leads off, so it looks as though thats the problem (Alternator) I would be grateful if anyone could post a link of a diagram for the serpentine belt with tensioner or offer any advise. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Are you sure it's not a dead battery, not given enough time to recharge before the jump leads are removed? Diesels are very power hungry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I'm not sure if it's still the case - but in the '' old days '' an alternator would not charge a completely flat battery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I advise you get the battery properly load tested which will tell whether it's serviceable or not 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I Would advise if the battery isnt new and has done a good few years, I would replace the battery... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredfox Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 best bit of advice with winter just around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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