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What is the problem your trying to seek out? I've been using Car Scanner for years all you need is an OBD scanner. Thanks Mike

While I have not researched this tool depth - the majority of service tools are designed mostly for inexperienced so-called lithium techs at the dealers, who don't have a clue what they are doing. if you don't believe it try taking your PHEV to a dealer with a problem. Bottom line these are...

Actually cigarette lighters are heavy draw outlets since they have to supply enough current to heat the cigar lighter element. Mike

Thanks for the reply last I checked there is no word for a HV battery heater in the 24 or 25 models. Sure would be nice! Thanks Mike

Hello - for the most part, Outlander owners should avoid charging at charging stations since for the same price (or less) you can just run the great Outlander's engine and for a gallon of fuel, cover the same distance with no waiting or dealing with charging. In addition "Fast Charging" uses...

I didn't read thru the thread but it could be the hood not securely locked or the hood sensor is defective. Mike

Hello all - definitely a cold spell we're having - A tip to help keep the HV battery a bit warmer is, I use a 800 watt Xtreme Marine & RV heater. These coast guard heaters are manufactured by www.xtremeheaters.com This heater is very safe and constructed 100% of 6061 T6 aluminum so there is no...

Hello Guys - Different regen selections will change the relationship of throttle pedal to motors percentage of power at a given speed. In other words, the motors will still deliver 100% power at full down pedal, regardless of B modes. It's important to note: The more you use regen - the less...

While I touched base on cold weather driving in my article, I've witnessed lately anytime outside temperatures are in the 20's, the engine self-starts to protect the traction battery. At higher temps above 32F, I generally have to turn on the defroster to start the engine. Don't forget to...

What temperature was it - if it was around freezing you could see up to 30-40% reduction in capacity. Of course there is always the change something happened to some cells. It would still charge to 100$ SOC since it looks at the highest voltage of any cell. Mike

Sorry for your problems but every lithium battery made looses capacity in frigid temperatures a fully charged battery will lose 25-35 % of its capacity in Winter. For the most part the older Outlander's are really no EV cars like the new models which achieve up to 52 miles in summer and are...

Thanks for the reply - I was aware estimated dash time was not actual charging time which is why I mentioned charging time is dependent on ambient temperature for cooling. During hot days, the coolant pump and fan to cool the onboard charger as well as current for the A/C system to coll of the...

Hey guys I noted yesterday while the car was charging inside a shaded garage with temperature at 88 degrees F, I noticed the AC compressor started once to cool the battery since a water puddle appeared under the car. This event has to really slow the charge rate since the power for the AC to...

Just plugged in my Outlander the garage is around 80 degrees. The car had 20-21 miles remaining or 47% of full SOC. When calculating the charge it shows 20 hours to complete. The OBD Car Scanner shows around 1.2 kw of actual charge going into the battery. Fortunately the coolant fan and pump is...

Kpetrov, Thanks for the reply - myself I actually prefer Level 1 / 120v slow charging when I have time, over fast charging since it's better for the batteries health and slow charging allows improved cell balancing, however not everyone myself included can wait 15-17 plus hours to recharge...

Thanks for the replies - I noticed when charging on warm to hot days only 80-90 Degrees F, the AC compressor is running during charging cycle. You can tell when this happens since there is the typical water draining out of the car. I found the condensation drain is dripping by the front of the...

Hey guys - thanks for the reply's - Concerning the Outlander's Drive battery in Winter, here’s a few battery images from older Outlander’s which incorporated a battery warming PTC heater circuit. As shown on the 2018 Outlander sticker, the battery warmer was standard equipment. You can find it...

Thanks for the reply - I depart with a full battery, run it down 60-70% then use Save. If I hit a few mountains or towns and use up my charge I generally bring it back to around 30 miles for safety. Don't be concerned with the cycles, with so much regen now and fast charging the cycles won't...

Thanks for the reply - I had a situation sort of like yours, Picked up new I-Pace. Beautiful car rode good comfort but instead of 280-300 miles I was lucky to 160-180 miles making it worthless. Jag shot themselves in the leg letting the car out before the battery problems were sorted out. We...

Hello I'm glad it was a help to you. PHEV's are even more complicated than EV's so there is a learning curve. I've been driving Plug n Hybrids for around 10 years and I'm still learning. The Outlander is great example. Enjoy your great ride - Mike