Lee_2f2f Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Hi guys.... As basic as I can be really...... for the past week, I have noticed the truck has been taking a little longer to start up..... Yesterday, when Martin started it, it struggled a bit and once it fired up... the indicators flashed twice? This morning, I wanted to turn the truck over as I have to go the airport I did not want to discover that the thing wouldnt turn at all.... it REALLY struggled to start but managed it.... and again it flashed its indicators twice...... I can not see anything in the Manual & I also can not find anything on google.... I know the struggling starting means it could need a new battery..... its not had one since 2003, but what I want to know is: why when I start the thing (and it struggles) does it flash its indicators twice at me? is this some type of warning from Ford to say, check your truck its dying?? or could it be down to, its struggling to start, so when it finally fires up the toad alarm flicks the indicators to tell you it is active? any help appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddycool Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 the indicators flashed on my 306 gti-6 when battery my was f*ked. Its apart om the Immobiliser or alarm i think that makes them flash due to power problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselvan Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 your right about the power dropping to a low point where the alarm has no supply due to the starter draining the battery completely and then as soon as she fires the alternator spins up powering up the alarm again, hence the flashing. i'm amazed that you have had a battery last that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney,. Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 new battery time,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 3i Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Did you try american google? Did you try american google? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_2f2f Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Did you try american google? Did you try american google? Yep.... Pretty useless too, I cant even find UK or american what ISO adaptor I need to change the stereo... I think its Ford Ranger... Such a pain to try find stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RO55 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Ask the experts fella. www.F150online.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevscort15 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Time for a new battery i think ,7yrs is a long time mate for the battery and especially this cold weather where batteries only work 50% capacity anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RO55 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Has it not got twin batterys like Lee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottg17 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 your right about the power dropping to a low point where the alarm has no supply due to the starter draining the battery completely and then as soon as she fires the alternator spins up powering up the alarm again, hence the flashing. i'm amazed that you have had a battery last that long. my old escort i sold last year had the original still fitted from ford... 1st charge date was june 1995 according to a stamp on it lol It still worked fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_2f2f Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Has it not got twin batterys like Lee? Nope, just a long one like what's in the van. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_2f2f Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Everything is sweet, t'was battery. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykez69 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Everything is sweet, t'was battery. Thanks everyone. We know lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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