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Old 08-02-2005, 11:51 PM
stevewa stevewa is offline
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Default Re: Jump start Ford Escape hybrid from big pac?

Ah, but you can get a 12v battery jumped anywhere! Where can you get a 330v battery jumped?

There are conditions where it's possble for the HV battery to go flat (self discharge over several months, for example).

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Originally Posted by Schwa
Do you have some info about this? I was under the impression that it was the other way around because the HV battery pack doesn't get consumed when the vehicle is off (or in accessory) and the computer maintains the charge above 40% at all times, so it should never need a jump start. The 12v battery on the other hand is the one that will die because it's in use when the key is in accessory and the HV battery is disconnected from the 12v battery.
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