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Anonymous Posted on Feb 27, 2015

ITS READING MESSAGE BATTERY SAVER ON

THE CAR IS LOSING POWER AND THE ODOMETER READS BATTERY SAVER ON. HOW DO I FIX

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You're battery is under voltage so the car shuts down most of the modules to protect from surges. Have you're charging system tested. Either lights were left on, alternator isn't charging or the battery is no good. Once the battery is charged or replaced the car will need to be reset with a good scan tool. This is an increasing problem for new cars to protect all the computers

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Your probably going to need to take to a dealer for this , I don't how much you know about modern automotive charging systems . Plus it would help to have a professional scan tool ! The charging system on you vehicle is computer controlled ! The engine control module (ECM) controls the generator through the generator L-terminal control circuit. The signal is a 5-volt pulse width modulation (PWM) signal of 128 Hz with a duty cycle of 0-100 percent. Normal duty cycle is between 5-95 percent. Between 0-5 percent and 95-100 percent are for diagnostic purposes. The following table shows the commanded duty cycle and output voltage of the generator:
The BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE message will display on the driver information center (DIC) when the vehicle enters a load shed 2 event. Refer to for load shed 2 setting criteria.
The electrical power management (EPM) system is designed to monitor and control the charging system and send diagnostic messages to alert the driver of possible problems with the battery and generator. This EPM system primarily utilizes existing on-board computer capability to maximize the effectiveness of the generator, to manage the load, improve battery state-of-charge (SOC) and life, and minimize the system's impact on fuel economy. The EPM system performs 3 functions:
It monitors the battery voltage and estimates the battery condition.


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It takes corrective actions by adjusting the regulated voltage.


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It performs diagnostics and driver notification
Load Shed 2 Start
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Less Than 10.9 V
Battery has a net loss greater than 12 AH
Rear defrost, heated mirrors, heated seats cycled OFF for 50% of their cycle. The BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE message will be displayed on the DIC.
You have a charging problem or battery problem !

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