Stop-start not working, did I fry my battery?
02-27-2018, 06:19 PM
#21
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I'm curious if you can point to where in the manual it suggests that the truck should be run every week or two...
In the battery section for my 2016, it only states that it suggests disconnecting the battery if the truck will be stored more than 30 days.
And the trickle charging can mess with the BMS. Also in the manual is the 8 hour learning if its been on the charger, and even then it may take some time before it decides the battery is actually functioning correctly...
If it were me, and storing the truck for less than a month a time, I'd not monkey with the trickle charging at all. You didn't mention what kind of climate we are dealing with either, but I'd even go the route I described here in Minnesota - but I'd plug in the block heater before I started if its been cold...
In the battery section for my 2016, it only states that it suggests disconnecting the battery if the truck will be stored more than 30 days.
And the trickle charging can mess with the BMS. Also in the manual is the 8 hour learning if its been on the charger, and even then it may take some time before it decides the battery is actually functioning correctly...
If it were me, and storing the truck for less than a month a time, I'd not monkey with the trickle charging at all. You didn't mention what kind of climate we are dealing with either, but I'd even go the route I described here in Minnesota - but I'd plug in the block heater before I started if its been cold...
I think we were looking at the same part of the manual. It was roughly around page 343. I think it had some recommendation about starting the vehicle periodically and moving it.
My old truck would always be dead if I didn't start it or charge it regularly. I don't think this truck has as much parasitic draw as my old one did. So I think you're right, I don't think I'll need to mess with the charger.
