Winter Check

[cianpars]

I just borrowed a multimeter to check my battery. Reminds me that it is about time I bought myself one.

Can't remember the voltage offhand, but it was a lot higher than was being shown in the technical menu on the dashboard.

When I had my Convenience check done I looked at what the dash was reporting (11.6 if I remember correctly) and checked it with the dealers report. They tested it at 12.4v, so, either they were lying or that dash report doesn't tell the whole story and we are all off on a wild goose chase.....

That's pretty much the figures I am getting from memory. I would rather believe the multimeter personally as I know it doesn't lie. I've checked the multimeter versus the technical menu on a couple of Fiestas and found the same thing - maybe there is an electrical draw when the screens, etc. are activated causing the anomalolies.

[asl3312]

I just borrowed a multimeter to check my battery. Reminds me that it is about time I bought myself one.

Can't remember the voltage offhand, but it was a lot higher than was being shown in the technical menu on the dashboard.

When I had my Convenience check done I looked at what the dash was reporting (11.6 if I remember correctly) and checked it with the dealers report. They tested it at 12.4v, so, either they were lying or that dash report doesn't tell the whole story and we are all off on a wild goose chase.....

That's pretty much the figures I am getting from memory. I would rather believe the multimeter personally as I know it doesn't lie. I've checked the multimeter versus the technical menu on a couple of Fiestas and found the same thing - maybe there is an electrical draw when the screens, etc. are activated causing the anomalolies.

This is exactly what I've said numerous times

[focusfh56]

I thought Ford breakdown cover only lasted a year Stoopo. Can anyone confirm?

Yes it does unless you bought a Ford Direct car then it is 2 years.

[Stoopo]

I just borrowed a multimeter to check my battery. Reminds me that it is about time I bought myself one.

Can't remember the voltage offhand, but it was a lot higher than was being shown in the technical menu on the dashboard.

When I had my Convenience check done I looked at what the dash was reporting (11.6 if I remember correctly) and checked it with the dealers report. They tested it at 12.4v, so, either they were lying or that dash report doesn't tell the whole story and we are all off on a wild goose chase.....

Mine showed 12.37 yesterday on the dealers multimeter. They marked it as v good.

[sinlessUK]

Maybe of use for someone https://www.kwik-fit.com/vehicle-safety-check or https://www.halfords.com/motoring/batte ... 15006.html

[BjNtheBear]

I just borrowed a multimeter to check my battery. Reminds me that it is about time I bought myself one.

Can't remember the voltage offhand, but it was a lot higher than was being shown in the technical menu on the dashboard.

When I had my Convenience check done I looked at what the dash was reporting (11.6 if I remember correctly) and checked it with the dealers report. They tested it at 12.4v, so, either they were lying or that dash report doesn't tell the whole story and we are all off on a wild goose chase.....

Mine showed 12.37 yesterday on the dealers multimeter. They marked it as v good.

That's only about 70% charge Stuart

[Stoopo]

When I had my Convenience check done I looked at what the dash was reporting (11.6 if I remember correctly) and checked it with the dealers report. They tested it at 12.4v, so, either they were lying or that dash report doesn't tell the whole story and we are all off on a wild goose chase.....

Mine showed 12.37 yesterday on the dealers multimeter. They marked it as v good.

That's only about 70% charge Stuart Screenshot_20220124-121615_Chrome.jpg

It appears to be holding up well. Used the heated seats and steering wheel a few times too. No warnings ....yet