miffy Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Hi, my daughter has a 2019, 1.6 Focus, the V5C shows it as a Titanium X Auto, Euro 6 AG She is having issues with the battery going flat. I have been looking at the best place to buy a replacement but every place I check only shows Batteries that are for Start/Stop fitment but she says that she does not have this feature. I cannot get access to the car until next weekend so cannot have a good look over but I have not noticed a similar button to that in my wife's Fiesta. Is there a way to find out the facts about this car, a vin/vrn decode? regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 She doesn't, there is no 1.6 auto by 2019 only 1.0 A 2019 Focus would have stop start 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 Thanks, but all battery options from the normal online retailers show only a start/stop fitment for instance, this is the only battery that Halfords list https://www.halfords.com/motoring/batteries/car-batteries/halfords-efb100-start-stop-car-battery-5-year-guarantee-255854.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 It won't be a 1.6 Focus at 2019. It'll be 1.5. Is it petrol or diesel? There should be a button like this, bottom left, if it has SS fitted. You can also put the reg into this website for a free check. Just scroll down past the 'paid for' stuff. Free BHP Check - Total Car Check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 Yes, you are correct, it is a 1.5. According to that site it does have Stop/Start 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Your daughter is almost correct stating it doesn't have the stop/start feature. There are 100s of threads on this forum dealing with that system not working. It's one of the worst things Ford ever tried to introduce, and they only developed it to aid them passing some emission testing for new cars and trying to save the odd dolphin. It's very fragile, and often doesn't work in cars it is fitted. Many here simply ignore it not working as a blessing in disguise. Remember when you were a kid, flicking a light switch on/off/on/off before getting shouted at by a parent telling you to stop that, you'll break it! Similar concept except now you have a whole engine stopping/starting whenever it feels like it. If you do get a replacement battery, and start/stop doesn't operate as expected, don't give it a second thought. Most drivers can turn the engine off themselves when needs be... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 The best suited battery for the Focus Mk4 (2019) is the Yuasa Yuasa YBX7096 12V 75Ah 700A This is the largest capacity battery that will fit the standard battery tray. Best price is usually from: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/yuasa/ybx7096/ 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Fit the new battery, reset the BMS and up the max charging rate to 95% using FORScan and you won't have anymore issues. Fully charge the new battery before fitting 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Perfect advice from Dave (above post). BMS reset after the new battery fitted: On 3/29/2023 at 8:14 PM, unofix said: How to reset the BMS method 2 Search Tag: BMS2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 5 Author Share Posted October 5 Ok, well she deff does have Start/Stop, she said not, but I fitted the Halfords battery today and the button is there. Whats the best way to up the charge rate as my wifes Fiesta STline charges to 12.28v max due to the way Ford set the charging Or is this not really an option when they have start/Stop? Whats the best way to get ForScan? I have the CR Pro for general stuff and OpScan for my Insignia VXR. Also still have MB DAS/Xentry from when I had a Mercedes so not scared of diving a bit deep as long as I am armed with some info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 24 minutes ago, miffy said: Whats the best way to get ForScan?... I'm sure @unofix will be along soon to advise... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 20 hours ago, StephenFord said: I'm sure @unofix will be along soon to advise... Ask and thou shalt receive 👍 - Quote from Lord Alli to Sir Keir 🤣 On 4/7/2024 at 8:59 PM, unofix said: FORScan (for use with Windows Laptop) : https://forscan.org/download.html It's what many Ford owners use including some Ford technicians. vLinker FS, cable for laptop: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vgate-vLinker-Adapter-FORScan-MS-CAN/dp/B0952P4MLP vLinker FD, for android phone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vgate-Bluetooth-vLinker-Scanner-Diagnostic/dp/B08H82WC8L vLinker FD+, for iPhone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vgate-Bluetooth-vLinker-Scanner-Diagnostic/dp/B08H8JHWP2 Search Tag: FORScan123 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian livsey Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 55 minutes ago, unofix said: Ask and thou shalt receive 👍 - Quote from Lord Alli to Sir Keir 🤣 Is the elm 327 no good with forscan just seen this lead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 1 minute ago, Ian livsey said: Is the elm 327 no good with forscan just seen this lead The ELM327 lead is not suitable for vehicles 2013 onwards. It will partly work on some models but programming functions of newer cars may fail. Use the vLinker FS cable and a Windows Laptop. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 9 Author Share Posted October 9 thanks @unofix I have just bought the lead you suggested. Is there a guide on how to set the charging rate to 95%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 3 hours ago, miffy said: Is there a guide on how to set the charging rate to 95%? Not that I've seen. Just search 'State Of Charge' in the BCM and you should easily find it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 vLinker arrived today, is that your amazon shop btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 5 minutes ago, miffy said: is that your amazon shop btw? I wish, but no 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 1 minute ago, unofix said: I wish, but no 🤣 That's a shame, thought you might be able to shift some of my MayPoles through it 🤣 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 1 minute ago, StephenFord said: might be able to shift some of my MayPoles through it Cheeky 🤣🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 12 Author Share Posted October 12 Had a go with Forscan and I don't have any options related to charge levels in the BCMii but it does look like I can code out start/stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 On 10/12/2024 at 10:12 AM, miffy said: but it does look like I can code out start/stop Check on the FORScan forum. I don't think you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 On 10/12/2024 at 10:12 AM, miffy said: but it does look like I can code out start/stop You would be the first to succeed at doing that. Please post back if you manage to do it, there are many here that would love to get rid of Stop/Start 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 11 minutes ago, unofix said: You would be the first to succeed at doing that. Please post back if you manage to do it, there are many here that would love to get rid of Stop/Start And on the FORScan forums 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 Yep, as I thought, Stop/Start cannot be deactivated only remapped out, by a specialist, if you can find one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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