Load testing batteries

[Rob5]

Today my batteries would not start the truck and the voltage was 12.4V. So I need to load test them. They are the original batteries and now are three years old.

I know that I have to disconnect at least one of them in order to test it. The question is do I have to disconnect them both in order to test both?

 

[DavidC]

It is better to isolate both. Might keep all the electronics happy

 

[Newsa]

Mine originals died just short of 4 years

 

[Bob4x4]

Disconnecting one battery is all that needs to be done to test properly

 

[Ozymandias]

Seems there is a whole batch of bad batterys out there, so many come in here with 3-4years old trucks that need replacement.

 

[CEppinger]

Mine lasted right at 4 years. Bought them from Walmart, I was very surprised to see a "Made in Germany" sticker on them, expected a "made in China" sticker.

Today my batteries would not start the truck and the voltage was 12.4V. So I need to load test them.

Did you measure that voltage with a meter or scanner? Unless FCA has improved the EVIC since 2013 I know you did not get it from there. It would have only showed 12V not 12.4V

 

[Rob5]

Measured with a meter , the EVIC is useless for voltage. They were tested yesterday and are OK. I was surprised that 12.4V was not enough to get through the warming stage and start the engine.

 

[Ozymandias]

Stop that warming stage, that is useless Nonsens, you drain the battery at every start with 160A for 10 Seconds - for nothing. That preheat cycle is just there for emissions reasons, no more.

This Direct Injected Diesel starts always at the 3 Turn of the Crankshaft, no need for that Glowing.

Sit in, Turn the Key to Start and drive away.

 

[Rob5]

Stop that warming stage, that is useless Nonsens, you drain the battery at every start with 160A for 10 Seconds - for nothing. That preheat cycle is just there for emissions reasons, no more.

This Direct Injected Diesel starts always at the 3 Turn of the Crankshaft, no need for that Glowing.

Sit in, Turn the Key to Start and drive away.

I don't know of any way to skip the warming stage with my push button start.

 

[Ozymandias]

Thats a good question, does one have an answer for that?
Push Button is to new to my knowledge.

 

[TFucili]

Wasn't there someone who posted that if you press the start button a second time it will skip through the heat cycle???

 

[CEppinger]

Yes, just press the start button twice.

 

[Rob5]

Thanks. I will give that a try.