Can smart charge be disabled?
#21
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They don't want to charge the battery fully to save MPG's. But your expected to drive the truck for at least an hour everyday to keep the battery from going dead. Where is the logic in that. I'm retired and have to take the truck out at least every other day to make sure I don't have a dead battery in the winter.
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They don't want to charge the battery fully to save MPG's. But your expected to drive the truck for at least an hour everyday to keep the battery from going dead. Where is the logic in that. I'm retired and have to take the truck out at least every other day to make sure I don't have a dead battery in the winter.
#23
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They don't want to charge the battery fully to save MPG's. But your expected to drive the truck for at least an hour everyday to keep the battery from going dead. Where is the logic in that. I'm retired and have to take the truck out at least every other day to make sure I don't have a dead battery in the winter.
You CHOOSE to do that. Or, you could plug in a Battery Tender Plus and not drive it. That's your choice, wasting gas and time or using electricity.
#24
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You CHOOSE to do that. Or, you could plug in a Battery Tender Plus and not drive it. That's your choice, wasting gas and time or using electricity.
#25
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Since you brought it up however, your answer is partially erroneous, while it will also give you that message on screen , it is an integral part of the load shed operation of the battery/charging system.
I'd be happy to copy paste the principles of operation if you would like more information.
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#26
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Do you know if this is correct?
The dunder heads at my local dealer don't even see to know what I'm talking about.
#27
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Didn't want him to think this would solve his charging problem, that's all. No disrespect intended.
#28
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You CHOOSE to do that. Or, you could plug in a Battery Tender Plus and not drive it. That's your choice, wasting gas and time or using electricity.
#29
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The alternator is turning all the time, last time I checked! how in the world does this save MPG's or was that just a thought as to why they did this? Hmm with this going off, wonder if it has anything to do with the way some trucks ac cycle incorrectly?