Your battery is definitely weak. I have run the music for close to an hour (with the screen off mind you) and no problems, didn't even reduce the charge level. What does your charge level say now?
David
David
When it was not starting is one up from the bottom I think. Or maybe at the bottom. And now after the drive it is mid way. I also noticed that when I start it, the level drops one spot and bounces back to the middle.Your battery is definitely weak. I have run the music for close to an hour (with the screen off mind you) and no problems, didn't even reduce the charge level. What does your charge level say now?
David
I've noticed that in colder weather, when you first start up the car, the battery gauge will go one above the middle and then once it's warmed up, will go back down. I'd venture to say it's pretty normal (anyone not have this) in cold weather to help the engine and everything warm up to a decent operating tempWhen it was not starting is one up from the bottom I think. Or maybe at the bottom. And now after the drive it is mid way. I also noticed that when I start it, the level drops one spot and bounces back to the middle.
Mine does the same thing too, although mine seems to do it in most weather conditions. Then again, I haven't had my car long enough for really warm weather (bought in October 08).I've noticed that in colder weather, when you first start up the car, the battery gauge will go one above the middle and then once it's warmed up, will go back down. I'd venture to say it's pretty normal (anyone not have this) in cold weather to help the engine and everything warm up to a decent operating temp![]()
Anyone not have this happen?
what reading should I be expecting from the load test?Have the battery load tested to see if there's a dead cell. It's possible your F's battery is defective or it's possible the car has been sitting for some time and it hasn't charged properly overtime....especially if it sat at the dealership lot for a few months.
I can't give you an exact voltage level, but the voltage should remain pretty close to 12 volts when the engine is cranked.what reading should I be expecting from the load test?
I'm the same way when I start my car after it has been sitting for awhile. I also don't put it in sport mode or play with the paddles until the engine temp has reached normal operating level.As for Batter level, I ALWAYS warm up at least 2-3 minutes before taking off whether it's warm outside or cold(Cold weather, I press on the pedal for a sec)..