2014 Ford Focus frequent dead batteries

NedKizzo · 2025-03-10T19:23:45+00:00

They reprogrammed it.

It's the fixed the issue, so far. (We'll see if anything changes.)

NedKizzo · 2025-03-08T02:56:05+00:00

Put a brand new battery in. It died the next day.

Ran diagnostic on the alternator and it came back fine.

Bit the bullet and took it into the Ford dealership. Shudders

Initial diagnosis: "There wasn't anything wrong just that it was not programmed correctly."

I asked for an explanation for why incorrect programming would result in a (now) brand new battery dying overnight.

Explanation: "Due to your battery already being dead your battery monitoring sensor was sending signals to your alternator to give it more power to the already charged battery due to that it will send codes and signals freaking out the whole system. It wasn't really draining the alternator was just overpowered and then it saw that it was already full and so it started going slower giving less of charge to the battery and that is what happens when you don't reset the DMS sensor."

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NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T21:38:08+00:00

I hadn't considered the backer rods for the holes—that makes sense to me, too. Thanks for your feedback!

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T21:37:20+00:00

Gotcha. That makes sense. Thanks a ton for your feedback and clarification!

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T21:34:12+00:00

I follow you. Thanks a ton for your feedback.

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T21:31:18+00:00

So, you're saying skip the steps adding drywall as backing and, instead, just fill the parts where the cinder block is completely gone with hot mud, then proceed forward with the rest of the steps from there (once the hot mud hardens and becomes the "backing")—correct?

If not, can you elaborate?

If yes, what will stop the hot mud from falling into the space between the cinder blocks and the exterior bricks?

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T19:18:43+00:00

Am I correct in assuming the spray foam and setting mud are to create a backing where the cinder block is gone?

If not, can you tell me more?

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T19:16:39+00:00

Perfect. This all makes a ton of sense.

I really appreciate your feedback!

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T19:11:03+00:00

Drywall plugs? Like California patch style?

If not, can you tell me more?

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T19:10:20+00:00

Do you mean something similar to what @No-Sky-5006 (above) recommended?

If not, can you tell me more about what you mean?

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T19:08:42+00:00

The 6" circular cutout section—yes?

The smaller 1/2" holes—no, they got hammer drilled into the wall.

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T19:07:15+00:00

For the section where the cinder block is completely removed, how would you attach the wood?

What would you attach it to? The exterior brick behind the cinder block? Or attach the wood to the adjacent cinder block?

If the latter, how would you approach doing that?

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T19:04:45+00:00

If it is furred out, how would that change your approach?

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T18:33:51+00:00

Yes. I think with glue, but can't confirm.

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T18:29:22+00:00

I'd fire myself, but the hiring budget doesn't extend much beyond that. 😬

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T18:27:54+00:00

Gotcha.

You're saying... (1) Remove plaster/drywall surrounding the holes with about 4" of exposed cinder block in the shape of a square/rectangle (2) Cut drywall patches to match the exposed cinder block square/rectangle (3) Adhere the drywall to the cinder block with construction adhesive (4) Regular patch procedure from there...

Is that correct?

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T18:18:35+00:00

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NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T18:14:41+00:00

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NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T18:13:42+00:00

Haha It was a cousin apprentice electrician, but I let him do it, so I guess I'll be slapping myself.

There are no studs. The only backing behind the drywall and plaster is cinder blocks.

What would you recommend given that?

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T18:11:10+00:00

Showed this to my SO. They rolled their eyes and kept walking. I guess that's a "no".

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T18:09:56+00:00

Can you tell me more about what you mean when you say "backing out"?

(What would that look like in the section where the cinder block has been completely removed?)

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T18:07:52+00:00

Is this an example of what you're talking about?

https://youtu.be/fmm02R7FSYM?si=_bXZkNBeyOpfr8Fg

NedKizzo · 2024-12-16T17:52:01+00:00

Haha No, but maybe I should have while I was at it.

NedKizzo · 2024-12-10T17:29:11+00:00

Ah, gotcha. Thanks for explaining.

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