I heard a rumour that the recent upgrade from 12 to 13.2 was not really a battery hardware change. They just altered the software to allow you to use a bit more.
Probably cheaper and better to just replace it after 7 years
Even if you manage to charge it to start the car, it will probably go flat in a few days anyway. It will go flat on you on the first or second morning after an overnight cold snap.
Now getting cold starts when simply crossing from one side of a parking lot to another in 54° ambient temperatures. Took PHEV into the service department they installed three updates and took care of the seatbelt recall. The next morning the vehicle did not start at 38 but later that day it was bac...
I think on a 50 Mile run of varied driving, not exceeding 60 mph, you could expect At least 50 mpg. Probably less if you use heat. You might get 50 with limited AC.
On a 50 Mile run, I would not bother with Save or Charge.
Ok, here is a related question that I have not figured out yet.... If I am connected to android auto, and using Waze on my phone as GPS, if I turn on the radio, i can no longer hear directions from Waze. Shouldn't I be able to hear both?
I have tried different cables.... So, what I have learned since my original post is that if the screen is not set properly to accept input from Bluetooth or Android Auto (depending on what you are doing), you cannot set the proper input from the screen if you are driving. I guess they figure it is s...
I agree, if the 12 volt battery has never been replaced..... start there. But, if your car has one, and you push the CHARGE button, will the ICE stay on longer than 10 seconds?
I wouldn't. I'm not an electrical engineer, but I have heard in other forums that a lithium battery may need more charging to keep it where it should be... Possibly draining the traction battery a little more.