Radio didn't play when vehicle turned off "battery saver"
12-25-2014, 11:31 AM
#1111
Yesterday I put the charger on and it read 50%. Charged it to 100% and about 7:30 last night disconnected it. Just went out to check the drain. Charger immediately read 60% but was climbing rather quickly 3%/5minutes. I decided to disconnect the neg. cable and reconnect directly to the battery post. The charger immediately read 100%.
Is this simply a non sophisticated battery charger or could there be something with the ring that causes the errant readings??
Looks like I'll be getting my 3rd battery soon. There's other screwy things going on here. Started getting the message then took a 1000 mile trip. After the first leg the message went away. Then after getting home, the next day it came back after taking a few short stop and go trips. Next day doing the same the message was gone for 1/2 a day of similar stop and goes. Haven't had this situation before. It either came on or it didn't.
Is this simply a non sophisticated battery charger or could there be something with the ring that causes the errant readings??
Looks like I'll be getting my 3rd battery soon. There's other screwy things going on here. Started getting the message then took a 1000 mile trip. After the first leg the message went away. Then after getting home, the next day it came back after taking a few short stop and go trips. Next day doing the same the message was gone for 1/2 a day of similar stop and goes. Haven't had this situation before. It either came on or it didn't.
As for the charger, try a "battery tender" intelligent charger. It will do a better job for you.
Have you checked your charging voltage with the engine running to see if it's in spec?
12-26-2014, 08:52 AM
#1112
I'm getting 14.5v with engine running.
Battery Tender?? That seems to be a brand of charger. The one I have is automatic, stepping down to 2amps when charged. Schumacher Ship N Shore. SSC1500A. Not against buying something better but wouldn't this be sufficient? In theory at least?
Battery Tender?? That seems to be a brand of charger. The one I have is automatic, stepping down to 2amps when charged. Schumacher Ship N Shore. SSC1500A. Not against buying something better but wouldn't this be sufficient? In theory at least?
12-26-2014, 11:48 AM
#1113
I'm getting 14.5v with engine running.
Battery Tender?? That seems to be a brand of charger. The one I have is automatic, stepping down to 2amps when charged. Schumacher Ship N Shore. SSC1500A. Not against buying something better but wouldn't this be sufficient? In theory at least?
Battery Tender?? That seems to be a brand of charger. The one I have is automatic, stepping down to 2amps when charged. Schumacher Ship N Shore. SSC1500A. Not against buying something better but wouldn't this be sufficient? In theory at least?
The unit was only about $75 and it's fairly small. So I attached it in the engine compartment and hardwired it in so all I half to do it plug it in and forget it while the truck is parked.
Still on my first replacement battery from Ford so I'm happy with the results so far.
12-27-2014, 02:25 PM
#1114
Dealer couldn't get me in Wednesday. Brought it in this morning. They hooked up the tester and showed battery was bad instantly. Installed new battery and reprogrammed the BMS. The BMS update included the "low battery" indicator now at 30% instead of the 50% it was previously set at.
01-03-2015, 03:48 PM
#1115
Junior Member
2013 Ford F-150 eco Super crew with the battery saver message as well. It started about a month ago. I've put on hundreds of miles since then so I have no idea what started it. I have an amp and sub but that's been installed for over one year with no issues. I left a message at my dealer asking for an appointment to have this POS looked at. How frustrating. I'm horrified to see that this has 112 pages of messages on it. Un-freaking-believable.
01-03-2015, 04:03 PM
#1116
Junior Member
Please help with battery saver message
Hey gang,
If you're experiencing this issue, your next step should be to make an appointment at your dealership for an inspection. I'm always happy to do what I can to help as well; just send me your information in a PM and we'll get started. I'll need your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, mileage, and preferred servicing dealership.
Thanks!
Crystal
If you're experiencing this issue, your next step should be to make an appointment at your dealership for an inspection. I'm always happy to do what I can to help as well; just send me your information in a PM and we'll get started. I'll need your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, mileage, and preferred servicing dealership.
Thanks!
Crystal
I've PM'd you with my information and I've left a message with the dealership asking for an appointment. I remember having the dealership check this out about 6 months ago, but it didn't change anything. I'm hoping with your guidance we can get this solved.
Thank you,
Jeff
"Husker991"
01-03-2015, 04:06 PM
#1117
Senior Member
Had mine in yesterday for this. Last time they could not replicate the message, so couldn't do anything. This time, it came on instantly after shutting the truck off.....and this is even after the drive there. Battery tested a little low, but after load test it was fine so no replacement there....I told them about SSM 44750 and they did perform that after looking into it. Makes me wonder had I not mentioned it to them if they would have done it or not. Hope this keeps it away...my truck sits most of the week, 4500 miles on a 20 month old 2013...but it has always started, so at least I don't have that issue.
01-04-2015, 01:36 AM
#1118
Happy new owner
I also recently had this issue popping up randomly no matter if it was a 10 min drive or a 40 min drive. Booked an appointment the other day and they did the SSM 44750 all on there own. Battery resting voltage still measured around the same 12.3v before and after the update which leads me to believe they just lowered the alarm voltage state. Anyway I'll be keeping an eye on it and updating if it comes back.
01-04-2015, 02:25 AM
#1119
Senior Member
2014 EcoScrew here experiencing the same issue. Seems to happen when it sits for a couple of days. It takes A LOT of driving to get the battery charged back up...........only 14000 kms on it so far......
01-04-2015, 09:44 AM
#1120
VLARIAT
Dealer installed new battery
I was getting the battery low message and took to the dealer armed with the info from here and they put a new battery. I mentioned the that there was a update or something - SSM 44750 and I am not sure they did it but I did get a new battery. They were quick to mention that I have an aftermarket sound system...like they want to fault it but can't.
All is well so far, battery replaced on Dec 12, 2014
All is well so far, battery replaced on Dec 12, 2014