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Can a Ford s-Max battery be charged while running?

Can a Ford s-Max battery be charged while running?

The AA came over, and jump-started the vehicle – the battery started charging immediately at the correct voltage with the engine running. As far as they could see, the battery was receiving charge so it is OK, and the alternator is OK as well. After about 10 minutes the AA technician turned the engine off.

Is the alternator OK on a Ford’s Max?

As far as they could see, the battery was receiving charge so it is OK, and the alternator is OK as well. After about 10 minutes the AA technician turned the engine off.

What are the problems with the Ford’s Max?

When the tailgate is locked the sensor intermittently comes on to say its unlocked, if I press ok the oil service messag… Both of the near side windows wont go up or down, the near side front and back doors will lock ( or boot ) the near side… Handling appears soft and car follows ruts , white lines ,etc especially under braking.

How does the off side DRL work on a Ford’s Max?

When turned on both tail lights work and the off side drl remains bright yet the near side dims to side light setting. Off side tail light stays on when lights are turned off. When lights are turned on both tail lights work and the off sid…

Is there unexplained battery drain on Ford s-Max?

Discuss Unexplained Battery Drain: Ford S-Max in the Auto Electrician Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net I’ve just had my first encounter with unexplained battery drain on a 2010 reg S-Max (2L Petrol Turbo). Car was last used on a Thursday afternoon, and battery was dead by Sunday morning, registering just under 6V on a meter.

Are there any problems with the Ford Smax?

The rear one does work for one sweep with t… Hi, our Ford Smax was in the Ford garage last week to get the air conditioning fixed but whilest there it apparently got… Passenger side front and back locks aren’t working with the remote control.

When was the last time I Used my Ford’s Max?

Car was last used on a Thursday afternoon, and battery was dead by Sunday morning, registering just under 6V on a meter. The lights were not left switched or left on overnight.

As far as they could see, the battery was receiving charge so it is OK, and the alternator is OK as well. After about 10 minutes the AA technician turned the engine off.

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