Fitting an Alternator

[lucas1787]

Hi,I have a Treg 1.6 zetc Focus and I need to fit an alternator to it.I have been told if I disconnect the battery the ECU will have to reprogram itself???. Iam not sure if this is correct. Could some advise please if this is correct and should I not do this or is there anything else I should worry about?.Thanks

[artscot79]

the ecu will reprogramme itself after a drive once the jobs done take it for a drive for ten to fifteen miles and it relearns. only thing to watch is you have the radio code thats about it .

[lucas1787]

the ecu will reprogramme itself after a drive once the jobs done take it for a drive for ten to fifteen miles and it relearns. only thing to watch is you have the radio code thats about it .

Thanks for that,one other thing the tension to remove the belt,do i just put on a spanner on and then pull it towards me to release it?

[dezwez]

Thanks for that,one other thing the tension to remove the belt,do i just put on a spanner on and then pull it towards me to release it?

losen the alternator then push fowards to lift off ;)

[lucas1787]

losen the alternator then push fowards to lift off ;)

many thanks for all the info,I will give it a go.