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At idle, vehicle electrical loads may exceed the low speed current (amperage) output of the generator and when this happens the shortfall comes from the battery.This would be considered abnormal usage of the vehicle and the normally expected result for the vehicle battery, generator and electrical systems. The vehicle's computers, clocks and the like will cause the battery state of charge to drop (For example 30 days in a parking lot and the vehicle may not start because of a dead battery or a vehicle which is driven only a short distance once a week may end up with a discharged battery to the point where the vehicle may not start). Non-usage of the vehicle for extended periods of time.The following factors may affect generator and battery performance: Recharge/maintain the battery's state of charge.Supply the current necessary to operate the vehicle's originally equipped electrical devices (loads).These are normal operating characteristics of a vehicle electrical system and no repairs should be attempted unless a proven fault has been diagnosed.ĭuring normal driving conditions, when engine speed is above 1000 RPM, the generator is designed to do two things: These characteristics may be more noticeable with customer added electrical accessories, or with a discharged battery. ![]() Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-06-03-008C (Section 06 - Engine).Īny vehicle may have a low voltage display (if equipped with gauges), lights that dim at stop lights, slow cranking, no start, low generator output at idle or dim lights at idle when electrical loads are heavy at idle or under slow driving or infrequent usage conditions. This bulletin is being revised to add the 2009 model year. Models: 1990-2009 GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks (including Saturn) Subject: Low Voltage Display on IP Gauge, Lights Dim at Stop Lights, Battery Discharged, No Start, Slow Cranking, Dim Lights at Idle, Low Generator Output #02-06-03-008D: Low Voltage Display on IP Gauge, Lights Dim at Stop Lights, Battery Discharged, No Start, Slow Cranking, Dim Lights at Ilde, Low Generator Output - (Jul 21, 2008) I would definitely start measuring the output there, and make sure that all the ground is properly connected. If you have one of those that shows the voltage without the engine running, then check your gauge for a bad resistor on the dash panel. The low voltage may be indicative of issues with your alternator. ![]() It will show state of charge, Ah used, KWh used and voltage.Oluseun, with the engine running the gauge should measure the output of your alternator. they are not that much money, maybe $125, and are super easy to set up. I highly recommend a Victron energy smart shunt to monitor your trolling motor battery. Others with the Lithium batteries have had the motor just shut off completely and they had to remove it from the mount. I checked the battery indicator on the remote and it had the slimmest of red lines in the battery indicator, I was able to stow the motor for the rest of the day. One time with my lead acid batteries the motor just stopped providing thrust, it was still on but wouldn’t spin the prop. But if you have the self deploying model you could have issues. Simple battery monitor for trolling motor manual#I don’t know which troller you have, if you have a manual deploy type then it isn’t that big of a worry. LiFePO batteries hold their voltage till the very end then the voltage drops off sharply, at roughly 90% discharge the voltage is still 12.6V, so your ipilot link monitor will still show full. Be careful with the ipilot link controller battery monitor… it is set up for lead acid batteries. ![]()
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