Jump start Ford Escape hybrid from big pac?
Originally Posted by mehitibel
Ford Escape jumpstart from 300 volt electric pac
Has anyone had experience with jumpstarting the small battery from the large one?
My regular battery died the other day. Tow guy said it would not recharge. Take it to Dealer, see if it is alternator problem. Also said that the red light showing in the battery means not fully charged.
Dealer messed around with it for about two hours. REd light still on. Dealer said not to worry. Their meter said it was OK.
I asked if anyone had hybrid training. Yes, Dave had. However, it was eight months ago and he can't remember much since he has not had much experience (I bought the first Ford Escape Hybrid on island.)
He did vaguely remember, and the General Manager of the shop looked it up in the users manual, that there is a way to jump start the small battery from the large one.
He pointed out a page in the manual which refers to a little door to the left of the driver's feet. You are supposed to open this door and stand on your head and push a button and wait for 8 minutes. I hope I don't have to try it, but I will if necessary. I go out to remote areas and would hate to have to wait for a tow truck and my cell phone might not work out there.
Has anyone had any experience with this procedure?
BTW, two of my housemates have Prius'. Such cool cars, great design, better mileage, but they won't go where I want to go with this 70 year old body.
aloha,
mehitibel
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