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Ford Focus Battery Alarm Defective

My 2018 Ford Focus with a gasoline engine is showing a 'battery alarm system defective' warning with only 54236 km. The alarm is non-functional, and the error memory has stored an error. Could a weak battery trigger this?

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andreas_koenig1

I had a similar issue last year on my Focus. Was the battery signal acting strangely? Check the battery status with a system diagnosis to rule out other issues. The error stored in the error memory can give you a clue.

matthiastaylor1 (Author)

Did you perform the system diagnosis yourself, or did a workshop do it? What tools were used? Was the battery problem visually noticeable, or only detectable via diagnostics? Trying to get a clearer picture before replacing the battery.

andreas_koenig1

Given the alarm system's involvement, I wouldn't try fixing it yourself. My battery issue wasn't visually noticeable, just error messages. I recommend a workshop for an accurate diagnosis.

matthiastaylor1 (Author)

The workshop confirmed a discharged battery due to age. Repair cost 330€. Thanks for confirming my suspicions and pointing me in the right direction!

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