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Ford Focus Battery Light On

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hi all i just wondered if anyone could shed some light on my problem.

ive just bought a 2000 focus 2ltr petrol and the battery light comes on after 30 seconds of running and stays but the car loses it battery power after 30 miles of drivin its had a new alternator new battery ive checked all the earths and all the fuses theres no sign of any broken wires on the 3 pin plug and now i dont know what to check next any ideas would be more than gratefull thanks for reading

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    Have you tried using a volt meter across the battery? with the engine off (should read approx 12.3 volt) and then with the engine running (should read approx 13.8 volt) if the voltagage drops then you have a major short.

    Hope this helps

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    hi there, i was comming home from work today aprox 8 miles and my car started fine all was okay the i was just coming round the corner to my house and my car suddenly cut out. it started again fine but now when i turn the ignition on after a few seconds the battery light is illuminated and won't go off. any suggestions anyone please. amanda :(

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