marvinschneider3
Kuga Terminal 30 Losing Power
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A 2011 Ford Kuga diesel is experiencing issues with Terminal 30 losing continuous power, causing starting difficulties similar to a dead battery. Possible causes include a faulty wiring harness or ignition switch. Suggestions include checking the charging system for a short circuit, especially under the dashboard, and considering professional workshop assistance for accurate diagnosis and repair. Ultimately, the problem was resolved by replacing a heavily discharged and defective battery.
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marvinschneider3 (community.author)
Cheers for the tip! Cold definitely makes it worse. Where exactly should I be looking for this short? Any particular spots known to cause trouble on Kugas?
leon_knight46
Honestly, tracing electrical faults is a nightmare. My issue turned out to be a quirky connection under the dash. I'd advise getting a workshop to check it, they have the right tools. Could save you hours of frustration.
marvinschneider3 (community.author)
Took your advice and went to the workshop. Turns out the battery was heavily discharged and defective. Replaced it and sorted the connection for 290€. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
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leon_knight46
I had something similar with my Kuga a while back. Check your Charging System thoroughly. A Short Circuit somewhere could be draining your battery. Does it happen more when it's cold?