Car maintenance

Asked by GuruZ35N2 Dec 07, 2017 at 04:19 PM about the 2009 Ford Focus SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Crosed the battery terminals when hooking up the
battery now it will not hold a charge and the
altiator dies what can i do to fix this

2 Answers
15,725

Larry answered 6 years ago

Also possible that diodes in alternator shorted out. Probably will need a new alternator

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Car maintenance 3 Answers

    I reversed the battery cables and now my car will not stay running is there a fuse that possibly blue because of this problem Around The Battery area or a safety fuse for the PCM Auto Computer

    2009 Ford Focus SE

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • car maintenance 4 Answers

    My engine won't start and Ive replaced battery checked fuses reset fuel pump switch and the acceleration cable and still nothing what do I do next...I need a parts indentifyer and maintaince repai...

    2001 Ford Focus ZTS

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car maintenance 2 Answers

    Crosed the battery terminals when hooking up the battery now it will not hold a charge and the altiator dies what can i do to fix this

    2009 Ford Focus SE

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Maintenance 2 Answers

    Looking for step by step oil change instructions

    2016 Ford Focus SE Hatchback

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car engine 1 Answer

    I was driving in the freeway when my car turned off I was stuck in a traffic jam. I noticed it cannot accelerate quickly. The car started shaking and it died. Later I was able to turn it on again. ...

    2002 Ford Focus LX

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Focus

Looking for a Used Focus in your area?

CarGurus has 510 nationwide Focus listings starting at $2,995.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Ford Focus Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Savoy_1800
    Reputation
    3,260
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    2,580
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,380
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Fusion
21 Great Deals out of 423 listings starting at $3,500
Used Honda Civic
193 Great Deals out of 4,033 listings starting at $2,877
Used Ford Fiesta
9 Great Deals out of 159 listings starting at $4,222
Used Ford Escape
122 Great Deals out of 4,306 listings starting at $2,999
Used Ford Mustang
38 Great Deals out of 1,635 listings starting at $7,999
Used Toyota Corolla
143 Great Deals out of 2,253 listings starting at $3,495
Used Honda Accord
45 Great Deals out of 986 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
51 Great Deals out of 1,074 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford F-150
297 Great Deals out of 13,635 listings starting at $3,888
Used Mazda MAZDA3
74 Great Deals out of 1,368 listings starting at $2,995
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
20 Great Deals out of 491 listings starting at $4,995
Used Hyundai Elantra
158 Great Deals out of 3,074 listings starting at $1,995
Used Nissan Sentra
61 Great Deals out of 1,990 listings starting at $1,800

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.