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2003 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan

2003 Ford Focus
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
27 mpg city / 36 mpg hwy
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February 23, 2013, 5:21 pm

Matthew B
 

Question: Why does battery and oil light come on when I shift into neutral?

The car is a manual and about 50% of the time when I shift into neutral the battery and oil light will come on when rolling down a hill. Is this normal?


February 25, 2013, 3:43 pm

Elizabeth K
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No, that's not normal. If it were one or the other, I would recommend getting the oil pressure or the charging system checked. But since both lights are on, it's more likely that the idle speed is so low that the engine stalled, or there is an electrical problem with the dash.

So, are you sure the engine has not stalled when coasting downhill? And if the idle speed is low, try cleaning the IAC (idle air control) valve and the throttle body.


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February 26, 2013, 11:09 am

Matthew B
 

Thank you very much.


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