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valentinakrause44

Mondeo weak battery flickering lights

Having trouble with my 2019 Ford Mondeo Hybrid. It's got 121741 km on the clock, and lately, the battery seems really weak when I try to start it. Also, the lights have been flickering, which is super annoying. I've checked the battery connections, and they seem fine, but I'm starting to suspect something is draining the battery or preventing it from charging properly. Any ideas?

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charlessilver1

I had a similar issue with my Mondeo. I didn't have the flickering lights, but the weak starts were definitely a sign. Did you check the battery charge? It could be the battery sensor. My mechanic told me that a defective sensor can cause all sorts of weird electrical problems. Have you run any diagnostics on it yet?

valentinakrause44 (Author)

Thanks for the quick reply! I haven't run any diagnostics myself, but that's a good point about the battery sensor. Where exactly is it located, and is it something I could test with a multimeter, or would I need to take it to a shop? What did you end up doing to fix yours?

charlessilver1

I wouldn't mess with the sensor yourself, to be honest. It's connected to the car's computer and can mess things up if you don't know what you're doing. I took mine to the workshop and they did a vehicle diagnostics. It turned out the voltage sensor was defective, and they replaced it. I'd recommend doing the same. It might save you a bigger headache down the road!

valentinakrause44 (Author)

That's great advice, thanks so much! I'll book it in for a diagnostic check at the shop ASAP. Just got the result: indeed, the battery sensor was defective. The total repair cost was 315€. Hopefully, that'll sort everything out. Really appreciate you sharing your experience!

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