MK2 head lights flash

[jrn1919]

Hi  started to notice that my headlights flash in the morning when I start up

never done this before ,flash as in 1 flash and then it starts

Any ideas?

Read it could be the battery or alternator

MK2 2008 1.8 petrol

Thank you

[F0CUE]

Mines done that and found it was the original factory battery still installed and garage said it needed replaced. I would check you battery and see if it says ford on it and get it tested.

[jrn1919]

yes was planning on the easy option first ,hope it is this was just seeing if others had the issue ,thanks for your reply

[Russ]

5 hours ago, jrn1919 said:

yes was planning on the easy option first ,hope it is this was just seeing if others had the issue ,thanks for your reply

battery is on its way out, I have heard it’s a ‘visual’ signal 

[jrn1919]

changed battery today so see what happens , it still had the original on that was almost 10 year old

[F0CUE]

Yep long lasting ones I was shocked myself. You are lucky you noticed the signs now as it gets worse.