Well , looks like battery time
Had to move the cars around today so took the opportunity to take the car for a ride. Ran at 13.5 V for a while but started to drop down to 13 , then 12.7 , then 12.6 and stayed there until I came to a stop. Voltage at idle at a stop went back to 13.5. So I came in and pulled out the previous owners service records and the battery was replaced on 4/24/14. Interesting though I have had no other mysterious gremlins show up. I usually take it to the dealer in April for it's annual oil change and NYS inspection so I'll most likely do the battery too. I just turned 24K so I got about 18K miles and 5 years on this battery. Also it's a OEM Jaguar flood battery so just putting back the same . Gotta get ready for top down weather. Enjoy the ride.
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Yep, looks like time for a new one and then time for a CTEK.
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More important you're thinking of being ready for great "top down" fun when it finally rolls around!
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Originally Posted by SLazz
(Post 2036628)
Yep, looks like time for a new one and then time for a CTEK.
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Originally Posted by jagtoes
(Post 2036636)
It's been on the Ctek since I got it. back in 2014
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I would have thought if the car was running it would just show the alternator voltage. If it wasn't then it sounds like it could be the BMS doing its self calibration routine:
Periodically the BMS module will instigate a self-calibration routine. To self-calibrate, the BMS first charges the battery to its full condition. Once the battery is fully charged, the BMS will discharge the battery to approximately 75% of its full state of charge, but never lower than 12.2 V. The time taken to complete this part of the routine is dependent on the electrical load on the vehicle and the length of time the vehicle is used. When the second part of the routine has been successfully completed, the BMS will return the battery to its optimum level of charge. The optimum level of charge will be between 12.6 V and 15 V, depending on battery condition, temperature and electrical loading. This process is run approximately twice a year. NOTE: If the vehicle is only driven for short periods the self-calibration and charging process could take a number of days to complete. |
Originally Posted by u102768
(Post 2036759)
I would have thought if the car was running it would just show the alternator voltage. If it wasn't then it sounds like it could be the BMS doing its self calibration routine:
Periodically the BMS module will instigate a self-calibration routine. To self-calibrate, the BMS first charges the battery to its full condition. Once the battery is fully charged, the BMS will discharge the battery to approximately 75% of its full state of charge, but never lower than 12.2 V. The time taken to complete this part of the routine is dependent on the electrical load on the vehicle and the length of time the vehicle is used. When the second part of the routine has been successfully completed, the BMS will return the battery to its optimum level of charge. The optimum level of charge will be between 12.6 V and 15 V, depending on battery condition, temperature and electrical loading. This process is run approximately twice a year. NOTE: If the vehicle is only driven for short periods the self-calibration and charging process could take a number of days to complete. |
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