Ford Ka
2002 - 2008
Battery check
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Locate the battery
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
Open the 'Positive' (+) protective cover
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION – if using a spanner to tighten terminal, be careful not to short the spanner on the bodywork
Check battery is generally secure, if loose, tighten the battery retainer
The battery retaining clamp position
To tighten, a 15mm socket is needed. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing. If you have to replace the battery, click below
