AzScorpion
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That belongs in this thread. lolJust don't smell the stuff on the window.
Some a$hole soiled my Ranger
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That belongs in this thread. lolJust don't smell the stuff on the window.
YupThat belongs in this thread. lol
Some a$hole soiled my Ranger
Yes, understood. I wanted to see what if any difference there was from coasting in Drive vs. Nuetral. However the outside temp was about 50f.Ok, sounds normal, and by the voltage (driving) I am thinking temp was around 32 deg or below.
Just to clarify, when I say coasting downhill, I am referring to still in drive, and the rotation of the drive axles (while coasting) is providing an engine braking effect which will enhance the boost charge.
So, neutral will have no effect as the driveline will be disconnected - (motive power wise)
And, since you were already in the 14's charging range, you only will see a small boost charge if any at all.
Dave,Which digital voltage monitor did you get Rick? I have a few in my Amazon list but I'd rather get one I know works well.
I'm not smelling my battery either, We have to draw the line somewhere! Between smelling our oil, smelling the battery what's next? Smelling our dampers??‍?
Thanks Rick I just ordered it. Now that my new battery is 2 years old it'll be good to start monitoring it better.Dave,
Just an Amazon one, more for reference but seems pretty accurate https://www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Lighter-Voltage-Digital-Voltmeter/dp/B00UCEAKYU
Pretty sad really, our old style ones even in the NE weather you could get 5 to 8 years out of them before they lost their mojo. Today, well that’s the future for you! So much for sustainable value and reduced carbon footprint. ??Thanks Rick I just ordered it. Now that my new battery is 2 years old it'll be good to start monitoring it better.
I have had one of these for about 12 years now. Nothing fancy but you can adjust it at so many angles for easy viewing.Dave,
Just an Amazon one, more for reference but seems pretty accurate https://www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Lighter-Voltage-Digital-Voltmeter/dp/B00UCEAKYU
Yep, old school bat.If were taking about old school Lead Acid, yes, I have not had any experience with the AGM's so for me it's a learning curve, my experience with AGM's is just what I have read about them, and they have a different charging requirement, and from my little test that I did, I should not be smelling a battery being charged with outside temps that low. It was a definite battery off gassing smell, not overpowering but noted, while driving, all through the courtesy of the big air inlet recert door, if you ever hit the wiper washer fluid switch while driving, you'll know what I am talking about, nice big blast of smelling the washer fluid. But since I want it to fact based, I have to Forscan monitor the battery temp to see if it actually climb's while in those charging modes.
I'm curious how you came to this conclusion?I did a small edit, included less than 300Ma draw, required for the BMS, recalibration, and that this is the reason that a nightlight will disable the recalibration process thus disabling A/Start, a popular little modification.