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Battery query?

Slyder07
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Can any one tell me the age of this battery, just got this 2016 mk3 and having electrical shut down issues with it?

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    No.

    If you leave the vehicle overnight what voltage do you get at the battery terminals in the morning, using a multimeter.

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    I don't think the age is on that label but it may be somewhere.

    Get a test, including alternator output, at Halfords or somewhere using a Midtronics device (only one Ford accept AFAIK) or similar.

    If original, well past its sell by date!

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    On 7/16/2025 at 9:56 AM, pcaouolte said:

    No.

    If you leave the vehicle overnight what voltage do you get at the battery terminals in the morning, using a multimeter.

    11.7 before start up then between 14.3 and 14.7 when running.

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    On 7/16/2025 at 11:24 AM, Shearers said:

    I don't think the age is on that label but it may be somewhere.

    Get a test, including alternator output, at Halfords or somewhere using a Midtronics device (only one Ford accept AFAIK) or similar.

    If original, well past its sell by date!

    Having a battery test tomorrow at my local Ford dealer. Will ask the relevant questions!

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    4 minutes ago, Slyder07 said:

    Having a battery test tomorrow at my local Ford dealer. Will ask the relevant questions!

    11.7 is too low, at least the other figures show you have a working alternator...

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    15 minutes ago, Slyder07 said:

    11.7 before start up

    Less than 30% charged then. Do you have a smart charger that you could use to charge it up for 12 hours? If not @StephenFord has been know to suggest a possible solution on occasion.

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    1 hour ago, pcaouolte said:

     If not @StephenFord has been know to suggest a possible solution on occasion.

    Well, here you go LOL This item is now £10 more expensive that when I 1st stated suggesting it!

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    That looks like the original battery. The voltage looks very much like it has had a good life but you need another one. Time was they didn't last nine years. Five was good going.

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    5 hours ago, Slyder07 said:

    11.7 before start up

    New battery required.

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