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Old 02-28-2008, 06:56 AM
schmidtj schmidtj is offline
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Real Name: Dr. Gregory House
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Default Oil Change = Nearly depleted traction battery

This has happened every time I bring my TCH in for service to the dealer. When I get the car back the formerly fully charged traction battery is now down to 1 or 2 bars max.
My theory is they are just leaving the car in neutral and not shutting it off.
Perhaps they are not suppose to put a car on the lift while in park?
With the DRLs on along with the other accessories the traction battery is not being recharged since it is in neutral.

This is just my theory.

Has anyone else experienced this on a regular basis after having your car serviced?

Should I bring it to the attention of the service manager?

Is this the "nature of the beast" and I should just live with it?

Any suggestions or observations appreciated.
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