Unusually Difficult - How to Change the Start/Stop Battery on a Ford Focus 1.5TDCI (2014 - 2018)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ม.ค. 2020
- If you're buying a battery for this Ford focus, expect to change the battery yourself because the highstreet shops are unlikely to do this for you for a fee.
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I bought this battery for £110. It's £114 at the moment. Eurocarparts is selling them somewhere bewteen £220 and £330.
I would think Ford Parts is about £250. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
The battery in this make, model and mark should be removed in the order shown in the video for 100% assurance of safety and ease. Extra components like the airbox should be removed to allow easy access to pull and slide out the battery horizontally, just enough to disconnect the negative battery terminal at the battery end (bolt to chassis already removed). This should be done to minimise any stress on the extra sensor and plug/ socket and cable that leads onto the wiring harness. Forceful pulling of the battery up and at a diagonal to lift it over the airbox is not recommended due to unforeseen extra strain on the aforementioned sensor unit/ harness.
In your opinion of course? Took me 5 mins without removing anything other than the battery cover, clamp, and terminals.
Pretty sure you just unclip and raise the front panel of the battery box, tip it forwards and the battery comes out at an angle after you’ve undone the connections and brace. No need to remove air box etc.
That's exactly what I just did over the weekend. So much easier than removing all that extra stuff. It is a bit awkward/heavy to tilt in but just take your time and you got it.
This is the exact same way I did it today on my girlfriend's 14 focus it is really simple to do it your way.
Correct lift the front panel, push the sides out and pull front panel towards you. Battery will lift out on the angle....simple.
In my 2016 there wasn't quite enough room with the face lifted and fuse box cable disconnected. Had to take the lid of the airbox out but did not have to go any deeper. This allowed the battery box face to move just enough to angle out the battery.
The rail that holds the rubber seal below the windscreen clips off on the front wing and tilts up. Battery lifts straight out
great video , well done , so difficult and tricky
I just did a battery replacement on my 2014 Ford Focus. No need to remove all the air box assembly or harnesses or mass air sensor. I just unsnapped the front of the battery box on the sides and pushed it forward a bit, removed the positive and negative cables from the battery then weaseled the battery out. Only used a 10mm socket and ratchet. Took me 10 minutes to remove the battery and about 10 minutes to install new battery.
I've never before known of such a ridiculous design that makes the battery so difficult to replace. I can't even get the wrench to fit in the gap above the negative terminal, and the bolt to chassis won't budge, so I'm going to have to search for a lower profile option.
Just did this today. Took 20 mins. Unclipped the gutter slightly and lifted it out vertically after taking the covers off and disconnecting the cables. Doddle.
Thank you very much for the video. But you've done a lot of extra work. The battery can be removed in an easy way than you showed.
It looks very similar, if not exactly the same as MK2. All it takes is just some tilting to get it out after removing the strap. BTW: why disassemble the air box, if removed anyways?
cant beat having the Batt in the Boot like BMWs etc.
Or further to the front under the bonnet.
Damn your making this WAY more difficult than what it is. So many easier ways to do it. But hey, you do you.
Right glad I found the "easy route" and just removed the fuse box cable and filter housing so the battery compartment face could shift forward JUST enough to manhandle out and absolutely require an extra set of hands to keep the battery propped at an angle I could get a positive grip with the cursed crescent wrench because each nut and bolt required different flipping sizes both metric and standard and of course none I had in a parking lot worked for the battery terminals. Yeah even with the "easy way" its still the worst battery to replace I have ever had the displeasure to work on. That gas mileage though...
@@Wahinies Yep, I did it the same way. Quicker but still a pain in the ass. They just want you to have to bring it in so they can charge you an arm and a leg. Kinda crazy what you have to do to get a battery out compared to 40 yrs ago. Lol But like you said, that gas mileage though!!!👍
Hi. You did make it bit more difficult then it should have been. The thick wire in front of the battery just clips off from the fuse box on the right and then you can slide the front battery cover out. Obviously if it’s your first time to remove it on a focus then it can be tricky but easier for next time. Meant to say hope you removed the small red transport caps both sides of the battery. Thanks for the video though.
Why would ya try and take the negative side off when it's off the car body on the other end? Just pull it out, then take it off when it's out.
I just changed mine and took the air cleaner, whole box out. Its only one jubilee clip.
On the MK3.5 Ford Focus 2014-2018, 1.5TDCI, like mine, removal of the battery is recommended as in the video shown. Firstly, unscrew the negative terminal end with the bolt into the car's body. It is used for frequent disconnect of the power supply. Next the 10mm nut should be unscrewed and the negative terminal removed. The removal of the battery's terminal is next because the extra sensor attached to the MK 3.5's terminal, is connected via two white cables see video 16:40 to the engine electrical harness. Care should be considered in the order of disconnect because the sensor can malfunction in certain disconnecting combinations and in particular when using a battery charger with battery in situ.
Can i change battery myself with car been keyless start ?????
That's is unknown to me, but I would say if that was me I would try to change the battery on a keyless start car, however I would have the doors open and windows down before disconnecting battery and also make sure you have an immobiliser code if your car has a code also the radio code if your radio has a code before disconnecting. Get ready for the car's alarm to go off.
I'm looking to disconnect my battery for a few minutes. I am right in saying that since I'm not removing it all I need to do is :
Disconnect the negative from the body as you've done at the beginning and then disconnect the positive ?
Yes make sure you have your radio code if it's an older car like 20;years old...make sure your car has not got an auto immobilizer if the battery is disconnected typical in older cars like 25;years old. Check your owners manual or look it up and down load.
@@EducationPineapple No mines a 17 ST Focus so same as your own. 👍
@@EducationPineapple Funny enough theres very little if anything in regards to the battery in the owners manual for these.
ma smonti il filtro per rimuovere batteria? ma sei del mestriere?
domani si, magari fammi sapere, buon viaggio. Salutami Vincenzina.
So does the car not need plugged into a computer if its a start stop battery?
No just need for a computer plug in ..
@@EducationPineapple i dont understand what you mean
@@sandyfleming9490 the only thing you have to remember is remove the negative terminal connecting to the body of the car as shown in the video...cover end of cable with electrical tape for insulation then follow procedure shown in video...refitting is the exact opposite of removal...everything works normal after that...remember this is for the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCI 2014-2018...UK... won't be the same for other cars for example the radio code needs resetting in other cars...any doubt take it to a reputable person to do the work. Good Luck.
What about battery matching?
A good car motor factor store will tell you what matches your car.
I ain’t doing all this just to change the battery think I will give Ford a call to collect it ..I change it on my xkr and that a doddle compared to this ...surely there must be an easier way I can not see the RAC or AA man having to do all this on a dead battery
Yes Ford tech team is best...
Honestly thank you very much for taking the time to make this video! You did do some unnecessary steps though, just to save those, there’s another video that can be viewed alongside yours: th-cam.com/video/hchTUUcHTBg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mCMl6i2Wx3hJMvmV
You never disconnect the negative side first! Always the last to remove. Also, you made this so much more difficult for yourself. The air feed into the box disconnects, then you simply lift the box out. Then remove the positive terminal on the battery. The end panel on the battery tray will unclip and you can move it up enough to release it and pull it towards you gently. Once the battery brace has been removed you can undo the positive terminal and remove the battery. I removed and refitted mine in 15 mins, not rushing.
The negative battery terminal is connected to the body of the chassis via the cable and bolt visible. This bolt is present to allow easy and often disconnect of the car's battery's power...the negative terminal battery should always be disconnected first. Please refer to your owner's manual, or a dedicated repair manual like Haynes if you are unsure.
Too much work to change a battery these days
My 2015 ford focus 2.0 was much easier to change the battery. The front of the battery box just lifts up and lays down so I could slide the battery forward.
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Before you do anything, make sure you plug a memory keeper into the cigaret lighter socket before you disconnect the battery.
That's a good idea ...I haven't found a memory Keepers that plugs into the lighter socket. Be a good place to place it rather than the OBD2 socket. I know what I have done in the past that works is have a battery boost starter pack with not much juice and connect it to the terminals before disconnecting, though it probably be better using your lighter method. On my cars the Ford Focus and Honda Civic, it doesn't matter if the battery is disconnected, I just lose the clock. On other cars I've owned like the Nissan Primers, the immobiliser kicked in when someone changed the battery at the shop. I can't remember how he got out of that one, but he was reprimanded.